06/15/2026
The World Came to Calgary to Talk Energy. At Ridge, We Never Left. 🏘️⚡
Last week, the Global Energy Show brought 38,000 energy leaders from 100+ countries to Calgary. Billions in deals were discussed. Global partnerships were forged. It was Alberta on the world stage and we couldn't be prouder.
But here's what the headlines missed: you don't need a convention badge to benefit from Alberta's energy wealth. At Ridge Utilities, we've been putting energy dollars back into Alberta communities since day one with no conference required.
What community ownership actually means for you:
✅ Profits Stay Local: Unlike big corporate retailers who answer to distant shareholders, every dollar Ridge earns is reinvested into Alberta — supporting local infrastructure, programs, and people.
✅ You're the Owner: As a community-owned utility, our customers are our shareholders. Your voice matters in how we operate and grow.
✅ Alberta-Wide Service: From Calgary's downtown towers to rural farmsteads, we serve the whole province not just the profitable corridors.
✅ Real Choice, Real Values: Green energy RECs, Carbon Offsets, Solar Club™, flexible Prudential rates, we offer the options that matter to Albertans, not just the ones that maximize corporate margins.
And here's something worth celebrating: a new national poll shows 2 out of 3 Albertans want more wind and solar projects in their communities. The appetite for community-driven, sustainable energy has never been stronger and Ridge is ready to deliver.
The global energy conversation happened in Calgary last week. But the real energy story — the one about communities powering their own future — is written every day by Albertans who choose local over distant, community over corporate.
👉 Join the community-owned energy movement: ridgeutilities.net
