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Guano Diplomacy: My New Role as Ambassador of the Penguin Nation
Larry Peters, July 8, 2025 “Moments after being unanimously appointed by the penguin council.” Yesterday, in a solemn ceremony attended...
Larry Peters
Jul 83 min read


Alberta’s Municipal Franchise Fees: The Hidden Tax That’s Burning a Hole in Your Power Bill
Let’s cut through the jargon: municipal franchise fees , often called “local access fees”, are quietly draining your wallet every month,...
Larry Peters
Jun 303 min read


Why Do Rural Albertans Pay More for Power? Let’s Talk About That!
What does your electricity meter charge you? Hot Take: Distribution charges penalize farmers and small towns, and nobody’s fixing it....
Larry Peters
Jun 263 min read


Why Alberta’s Renewable Moratorium Backfired; Badly!
Agrivoltaics in Action By Larry Peters - Big Rock Power - June 2025 Hot Take: The pause on renewables wasn’t about farmland or views, it...
Larry Peters
Jun 189 min read


There’s a New Sheriff in Town, and He’s Got Four Paws
As Trump continues to disrupt Canada’s economy with tariffs, Albertans find themselves with a choice. Will they continue to support...
Larry Peters
Jun 132 min read


The Power Grid Is Aging; Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About It?
Hot take: Alberta’s electricity grid is the silent backbone of our modern economy. It is creaking under pressure, and the cost of that...
Larry Peters
Jun 97 min read


The Politics and Transparency of Renewable Energy Subsidies in Alberta
Renewables in Action Alberta’s energy sector is at a crossroads. Once defined by its oil and gas dominance, the province is now a...
Larry Peters
Jun 45 min read


The Electric Chair Was a PR Stunt?! (And Other Crimes of Edison)
Early Use of Edison's Electric Chair By Big Rock Power – where we keep your bills honest and your history shocking 🔌 Wait… Edison Did...
Larry Peters
Jun 32 min read


What If the Internet Ran on Hamsters? (A Lesson in Electrical Load)
Let’s take a moment to imagine a world where the internet—a vast and glorious tapestry of memes, cat videos, conspiracy theories, Zoom...
Larry Peters
May 84 min read


Frog in Hot Water: A Cautionary Tale
Alberta premier turns up the heat on energy regulations, unaware of the boiling frog effect. Dear Premier, The Rate of Last Resort...
Larry Peters
Apr 152 min read


Billions Invested in the U.S. by Alberta Regulated Utilities
Enmax pays $2 billion to buy US company Versant Power Dear Mr. Nenshi, Looking back at your record as Mayor of Calgary – the city, as the...
Larry Peters
Apr 153 min read


3 Strikes Against New Electricity Policies Means its Game Over for Alberta
“Good intentions never change anything. They only become a deeper and deeper rut.” – Joyce Meyer So here we are in the year of our lord…....
Big Rock
Mar 65 min read


Alberta Government Picking Winners and Losers in Electricity Market
Governments everywhere have repeatedly proven that they are failures in picking winners and losers. And; here we go again! Alberta...
Big Rock
Mar 64 min read


With Big Rock, What You See is What You Get
Full Disclosure : Big Rock (formerly NewGen Energy) is the retail division of UTILITYnet, a local, independent energy company serving...
Big Rock
Mar 62 min read


Milestone Achieved – Market Stability!
Earlier this month, the Market Power Mitigation Regulation, Alta Reg 43/2024 , came into effect and is already working to stabilize...
Big Rock
Mar 62 min read


Power for Albertans, By Albertans
This blog is the first in a series called “Spotlight on Affordability.” Stay tuned for more! Dear Premier, Congratulations on achieving a...
Big Rock
Mar 64 min read
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