ATCO Gas is a regulated distributor. Direct Energy is the default, regulated retailer that provides billing services and supplies the natural gas for ATCO Gas' customers that have not signed a contract with a competitive retailer. 9 y4 p( l) _; Y1 D* L# U
Q3 G% c9 i! }& A, _0 X4 FBy the way, in Alberta, natural gas is delivered to customers by a regulated distributor. Customers then have the option to be billed for the service by either a regulated retailer or a competitive retailer.