“Inside Alberta’s RRO Support Group: A Safe Space for Shocked Power Customers”
- Larry Peters
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
Larry Peters, Owner
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If you’ve ever opened your electricity bill and instinctively whispered “No. No no no no no.”, then congratulations, you're already spiritually a member of Alberta’s RRO Support Group.
Don’t worry. You’re among friends.
Every month, thousands of Albertans experience the emotional roller coaster that is the Regulated Rate Option (RRO), a government default electricity price that can swing harder than a calf-roping gate at the Stampede. And since the RRO is often 30–40% higher than both fixed-term and variable options, the shock can feel… well… electrifying.
So, for the first time publicly, Big Rock Power is proud to present exclusive access to:
⚡ The Official Alberta RRO Support Group
Where your electricity bill trauma is validated, not judged.
😢 Meet the Group Members
1. January Power Bill Guy
He hasn’t known peace since the polar vortex of 2024. He flinches whenever someone mentions “cold snap” or “AESO dashboard.”
“My bill had so many digits,” he says, staring blankly at the floor.“Even my accountant cried.”
He is currently learning grounding exercises—ironically, none of which involve grounding electricity.
2. The Solar Club Success Story
Every support group needs that one annoyingly cheerful person.
“I switched to the Solar Club two years ago,” she beams.“I haven’t felt pain since.”
Members stare at her the way people stare at someone who wins the $70M Lotto Max.
3. The Spreadsheet Dad
This man tracks pool prices like they’re oil futures.
He brings charts.He brings graphs.He brings a laser pointer.
He once tried to explain the difference between retail energy and wholesale procurement, and hasn’t been invited to speak since.
4. The Person Who Thinks a Smart Meter is Spying on Them
They contribute nothing but chaos.
“My lights flickered,” they whisper.“They know I’m home.”
5. The Moderator
A calm, soothing facilitator armed with:
A flip chart
Two boxes of tissues
A sign that reads:
“Step 1: Admit the RRO hurt you.”
Their favorite affirmation is:“You deserve electrons at a reasonable price.”
⚡ What the RRO Support Group Teaches
Lesson #1: You’re not imagining it. The RRO is expensive.
The RRO is the “rate of last resort” for a reason.It’s convenient, yes. Affordable? Rarely.
Lesson #2: You can leave.
Switching off the RRO is like switching from dial-up to Wi-Fi.You wonder how you ever lived like that.
Lesson #3: Big Rock Power exists specifically so you never need this group again.
We’ll happily help you move from:
❌ unpredictable monthly shocks
to
✔ predictable fixed rates
✔ smart variable rates
✔ Solar Club programs that actually reward you
No group therapy required.
😂 Final Takeaway
If your electricity bill has traumatized you, remember:
And above all;
You can choose a better rate.The RRO is not a life sentence.
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