Supporting Local Businesses Can Help Keep More Money in Your Pocket

By: Darren Chu and Deanna McArthur
Video conferencing. Working remotely. Streaming the news. Playing video games. Livestreaming on social media. Online shopping.
These days we are all doing more of these kinds of things while we stay home to stay safe and healthy.
Since government-directed social distancing measures were put in place, you may have noticed an increase in the amount of electricity that you’re using from having more computers, TVs, and other devices active throughout the day. Your natural gas consumption may have increased to keep the house a little warmer from 9 to 5 (thanks for overstaying your welcome Old Man Winter…). And your Internet usage has probably spiked from all the additional streaming.
Unfortunately, with higher consumption, comes higher utility bills.
You might be asking yourself, why is a company that offers Internet so focused on my electricity and natural gas consumption?
The answer is simple, Q Wave is part of a unique network of utility providers, all backed by Utility Network & Partners Inc. (UTILITYnet). UTILITYnet is a locally-owned, small family business whose objective has always been to provide customers with choice, and help them keep more money in their pockets by saving them money on their utilities.
Starting in 2009, UTILITYnet introduced its network of Energy Marketers which sell electricity, natural gas, and green energy to customers across Alberta. Each Energy Marketer has a unique story about why they decided to sell energy in Alberta and each one offers something different compared to the big box companies. From supporting local charities and foundations, to funding green initiatives, there is something for everyone.
So where does Q Wave fit in?
It is UTILITYnet’s belief that Internet access is no longer a luxury, but rather a utility meant to facilitate daily life. This is especially true in our new status quo. But how can a utility company claim to save Albertans money on their utilities, when they were missing what has become such an important piece of that utility puzzle?
And so, Q Wave was born! The goal is to be Western Canada’s leading low-cost provider of high speed Internet services while giving customers freedom from long-term contracts, hidden fees, and poor customer service.
Our roots may be in electricity and natural gas, but our talented, knowledgeable team has been successful in expanding our offerings. We are here to educate consumers on their choices in the Internet market and help them better understand the services they are signing up for.
Q Wave has partnered with 16 of UTILITYnet’s Energy Marketers to offer the ability to bundle Internet, electricity, and natural gas.
By signing up you can save money on your utilities and support local Alberta businesses at the same time. It’s a win-win.
The same benefits can be said about choosing a local utility provider.
Today, local businesses are facing challenging times, if ever there was a time to shop local, this would be it.
Aside from great prices for electricity, gas, and Internet, the benefits of choosing one of our locally based partners include:
Bundle. Save. WIN!
These days we are all doing more of these kinds of things while we stay home to stay safe and healthy.
Since government-directed social distancing measures were put in place, you may have noticed an increase in the amount of electricity that you’re using from having more computers, TVs, and other devices active throughout the day. Your natural gas consumption may have increased to keep the house a little warmer from 9 to 5 (thanks for overstaying your welcome Old Man Winter…). And your Internet usage has probably spiked from all the additional streaming.
Unfortunately, with higher consumption, comes higher utility bills.
You might be asking yourself, why is a company that offers Internet so focused on my electricity and natural gas consumption?
The answer is simple, Q Wave is part of a unique network of utility providers, all backed by Utility Network & Partners Inc. (UTILITYnet). UTILITYnet is a locally-owned, small family business whose objective has always been to provide customers with choice, and help them keep more money in their pockets by saving them money on their utilities.
Starting in 2009, UTILITYnet introduced its network of Energy Marketers which sell electricity, natural gas, and green energy to customers across Alberta. Each Energy Marketer has a unique story about why they decided to sell energy in Alberta and each one offers something different compared to the big box companies. From supporting local charities and foundations, to funding green initiatives, there is something for everyone.
So where does Q Wave fit in?
It is UTILITYnet’s belief that Internet access is no longer a luxury, but rather a utility meant to facilitate daily life. This is especially true in our new status quo. But how can a utility company claim to save Albertans money on their utilities, when they were missing what has become such an important piece of that utility puzzle?
And so, Q Wave was born! The goal is to be Western Canada’s leading low-cost provider of high speed Internet services while giving customers freedom from long-term contracts, hidden fees, and poor customer service.
Our roots may be in electricity and natural gas, but our talented, knowledgeable team has been successful in expanding our offerings. We are here to educate consumers on their choices in the Internet market and help them better understand the services they are signing up for.
Q Wave has partnered with 16 of UTILITYnet’s Energy Marketers to offer the ability to bundle Internet, electricity, and natural gas.
By signing up you can save money on your utilities and support local Alberta businesses at the same time. It’s a win-win.
Supporting Local Matters
Choosing local independent businesses for your services, shopping, dining, and other needs has many benefits, including strengthening your local community, creating jobs and opportunities, giving back to the community, and more.The same benefits can be said about choosing a local utility provider.
Today, local businesses are facing challenging times, if ever there was a time to shop local, this would be it.
Aside from great prices for electricity, gas, and Internet, the benefits of choosing one of our locally based partners include:
- Local Customer Care: Speak with helpful, friendly individuals who understand the ins and outs of Alberta’s markets. Our partners are working to keep jobs in the province, we never outsource our customer care to overseas call centres.
- Unique Payment Options: When it comes to electricity and natural gas, most companies have standard options for paying your bill. Our partners have designed flexible payment options based on feedback received from customers over the years.
- No contracts: Customers are never locked in to contracts with Q Wave or our partners. All of our electricity, natural gas, and Internet plans offer the ability to switch rates or cancel at any time, penalty free.
- Community Initiatives: Many of our partners donate all or a portion of their income on the sale of energy and Internet services to worthy causes or their local community.
Bundle. Save. WIN!