Utilities
Utility Rates
Your utility bill includes both utility charges and energy charges. Learn more about your utility bill.
Energy rates, simplified
In 2024, residential customers benefit from the simplicity of a single interim rate for both natural gas and electricity while a third party review of the COMCO business takes place.
Your utility bill, explained
Learn more about utility rates, how they're determined, what other fees and charges are included, and much more.
How we compare
On average, City of Medicine Hat's residential customers paid $688.00 less than customers in other Alberta cities between January and June, 2025.
This is due, in part, to Medicine Hat's lower distribution costs (including administration, service, distribution and MCAF fees) which accounted for $613.19 of the $688 reduction. Learn about the additional fees at Understanding Your Utility Bill.
| January to June 2025 | Lethbridge | Red Deer | Calgary | Edmonton | Grande Prairie | Fort McMurray | Average | Medicine Hat | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas commodity | $344.31 | $344.31 | $344.31 | $344.31 | $344.31 | $344.31 | $344.31 | $341.44 | $2.87 |
| Natural gas distribution | $385.44 | $417.26 | $385.44 | $417.26 | $417.26 | $417.26 | $406.66 | $269.94 | $136.71 |
| Electric commodity | $336.82 | $316.40 | $316.40 | $307.39 | $316.40 | $316.40 | $318.30 | $246.36 | $71.94 |
| Electric distribution | $540.76 | $392.46 | $401.52 | $389.30 | $1,190.28 | $1,190.28 | $684.10 | $298.72 | $385.38 |
| MCAF | $166.12 | $183.45 | $106.51 | $181.95 | $236.08 | $159.43 | $172.26 | $81.16 | $91.10 |
| Total | $1,773.45 | $1,653.88 | $1,554.18 | $1,851.86 | $2,504.34 | $2,427.69 | $1,925.63 | $1,237.62 | $688.00 |
Information is based on:
- residential consumption of 3,519 kWh (electricity) and 66 GJ (natural gas) from January to June
- electric commodity comparison based on current 12 mo. fixed rate offerings from majority market share providers (i.e, ENMAX, EPCOR, Direct Energy, ATCO Energy)
- gas commodity comparison based on regulated rate providers gas rates (i.e., RRO)
- federal carbon levy included in natural gas commodity totals (Jan-Mar only)
- distribution costs include transmission, distribution and applicable riders (i.e., load balancing, weather, balancing pool, etc.)
- Municipal Consent & Access Fee (MCAF) includes Local Access Fees and Municipal Property Tax fees
Save on your bill
Rebates are available to City of Medicine Hat electric, gas and water customers each year through the award-winning HAT Smart program. Explore the HAT Smart page to find creative ways to reduce consumption and save on your utility bill.
Have questions or concerns about your utility bill? VIsit the Report a Problem page.
If you are moving and need to close your account or transfer services.
If your name or contact information has changed, please update it using this form.
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Community Warmth
Community Warmth can help if you are struggling to pay your utility bill. If you're able, you can donate to the program one time or monthly.
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City of Medicine Hat
580 1 St SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 8E6
P:403-529-8111
F: 403-525-8696
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