For the full technical breakdown of peak shaving, including equipment, sizing, and process, see our national Demand Shaving service page. This page covers what's specific to Alberta.

🎯 Why Rate-Tier Migration Matters More in Alberta

Alberta's distribution rate schedules use expected-peak-capacity tiers, and many apply a demand ratchet: your minimum billed demand for months afterward is calculated as a percentage of your trailing 12-month peak, not your current usage. A single high month can keep a facility's demand charge elevated for up to a year. For Alberta businesses sitting just above a rate-tier threshold, reliably holding peak demand below that line, not just shaving it occasionally, can move the facility into a fundamentally cheaper rate structure rather than just a smaller bill within the same one. See our national demand shaving page for the full ratchet and rate-tier explainer with charts.

⚙️ Sizing for Alberta's Climate and Load Patterns

Winter block-heater season and morning equipment startup pulses are the two most common demand drivers in this climate, often occurring before solar production has ramped up for the day. A peak shaving battery sized against these specific discrete loads, rather than a blanket worst-case peak, is what makes the economics work for Alberta facilities with sharp seasonal or startup-driven peaks.

Alberta-Specific Considerations

Incentive stacking, utility interconnection rules, and permitting requirements vary by province. See our Alberta Incentives page for the full breakdown of what applies to Alberta projects.