About Guardian Utilities
An Alberta utility choice grounded in prudence, stability, and community benefit.
Guardian Utilities is an Alberta-founded electricity and natural gas retailer built around a straightforward idea: your utility service should be fair, dependable, professionally managed — and, if possible, quietly do some good along the way.
We are based in Canmore, with members across Alberta. Most people choose Guardian because they want competitive pricing and a stable utility experience. What makes us different is that a portion of our revenues helps support local healthcare, starting with the Canmore Hospital.
In a few words
  • Alberta-owned, Canmore-founded retailer
  • Competitive electricity and natural gas plans
  • Professionally managed through a proven Alberta platform
  • Support directed toward the Canmore Hospital
Our purpose
Why Guardian Utilities exists.
Guardian was founded on a practical Alberta mindset: people already pay for electricity and natural gas every month. If we can provide stable service at competitive pricing, can those same monthly dollars also help strengthen our communities?
That question shaped our purpose:
Treat customers like long-term partners
Clear communication, predictable structure, and respect for our members define how we operate.
Operate with prudence and stability
Utilities are essential services. Our approach prioritizes reliability, compliance, and conservative decision-making over hype.
Give back where it matters
Part of our revenues support community healthcare initiatives, beginning with the Canmore Hospital. As our membership grows, so does that impact.
How we are structured
Guardian focuses on people and purpose. The UtilityNet platform powers the service.
Guardian Utilities is the Alberta-facing brand you choose. Your billing, regulatory compliance, and operational utility service are managed through the UTILITYnet energy platform - an established Alberta system trusted by multiple energy retailers.
You – our members
Homeowners, renters, farms, and businesses who want competitive pricing, clear plans, and dependable Alberta utility service.
Guardian Utilities
The brand you choose. We provide plan access, help guide customers, and direct a portion of revenues toward healthcare support - with a focus on long-term relationships.
UTILITYnet energy platform
Provides the operational backbone - billing, customer care infrastructure, compliance, and prudential management within Alberta's regulated market.
In short: Guardian is the relationship and purpose. UtilityNet ensures your service is stable, regulated, and professionally managed.
Our roots
Started in Canmore. Built for Alberta.
Guardian Utilities was founded in Canmore with a long-term mindset: if we operate responsibly, treat customers fairly, and build community benefit into our model, we can create something meaningful for years to come - for both Albertans and our healthcare partners.