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As VP Corporate Services, Tara has a hand in accounting, HR, people and culture, marketing, special event planning, employee satisfaction and a lot more! In essence, she keeps the S105 machine running smoothly.

Tara's favourite memories at Solution 105 include the Christmas parties, BBQs, the team's regular volunteer work and watching her now-teenaged girls grow up in the office and around the team.

"I keep busy wearing many hats at Solution 105, but I wouldn’t have it any other way."

Learn more about Tara and the Solution 105 team at https://solution105.com/about-us/our-team/tara-timinski/

June rolled in pretty wet, but the long summer nights are sure to warm things up soon. Alberta electricity and natural gas forward markets have moved higher over the last month – natural gas more so in the short term, and electricity more so beyond 2028.

Read our latest Residential Energy Rates report!

Residential Energy Rates in Alberta: What to do? June 2026 - Solution 105 By Cameron Mitchell Solution 105 Consulting Ltd. “READY FOR THE SUN” June is rolling in pretty wet, but the long summer nights are sure to warm things up soon. Alberta electricity and natural gas forward markets have moved upwards over the last month – natural gas more so over the shorter term...

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June is here, and that is just the start of summer fun in Edmonton!

Festivals, celebrations, sporting events and fun summer food spots to try, start planning your month here!

Top 10 things to do in June in Edmonton | Explore Edmonton Pride events, Indigenous celebrations, summer festivals, sports, fresh food spots to try - June is packed with good vibes. Oh yeah, it’s all happening this month and then some! Here's 10 things to do this month in Edmonton.

In the news: "Last month, Canada’s Prime Minister announced the launch of a new National Electricity Strategy. This plan aims to double the capacity of Canada’s grid by 2050, and will require a $1 trillion investment."

Read the story. 👇

Carney's clean energy strategy requires $1 trillion investment - Solution 105 Last month, Canada’s Prime Minister announced the launch of a new National Electricity Strategy. This plan aims to double the capacity of Canada’s grid by 2050, supplying reliable, affordable and clean power for decades to come. The announced strategy could require about $1 trillion in investmen...

As our courageous leader, Chris has vast industry experience and is an energy, utility and submetering guru. He leads the team with his expertise, solving customer problems through database integration, energy management software development and financial analysis.

Chris is also a community builder, donating his time and expertise to organizations in the area and across Canada.

“The best things about S105 are the people I work with and the people I work for. It’s very satisfying when we all come together and creatively solve whatever problem our client is facing.”

Learn more about Chris and the Solution 105 team at https://solution105.com/about-us/our-team/ceo/

It looks like we are in for a few rainy and windy days. Here's what that means for the utility sector:

➡️Power outages caused by fallen trees on power equipment
➡️Less solar power output due to cloudy days
➡️Flood evacuations could mean a pause in utility billing
➡️Increased vegetation growth after the storm that keeps line-clearing crews busy!

It's good for growing things, and its good for preventing wildfires. Check out the forecast here.

100+mm and 80+km/h: Alberta being hit by wicked winds and extreme rainfall - The Weather Network A prolonged period of heavy rainfall is set to continue in Alberta, with some regions expected to receive over 100 mm. This raises the potential for flooding through midweek. Additionally, parts of the province will encounter strong wind gusts on Monday

When we send our residential energy rate update, we'll share the current electricity rates and recommend where to find a better deal.

Keep in mind that our reports cover commodity rates and costs, not delivery and other regulated charges. But it still gives you the best idea of where to save the most.

Subscribe to receive these reports at solution105.com/newsletter.

Manitoba is one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, but it hasn’t prioritized solar power as an electricity source.

The province says solar isn't reliable during the cold, dark winters when energy demand spikes. Here's what they're doing instead. 👇

Why isn't there more solar in this sunny province? - Solution 105 Despite being one of Canada’s sunniest provinces, Manitoba has not made solar energy a major part of its electricity strategy. Instead, the province has historically relied on hydroelectricity to meet nearly all of its power needs. But growing electricity demand and the increasing impact of drough...

Our utilities management services make operational sense.

We wade through the swamp of rates and regulation data and turn it into understandable forecasts.

Once you have a benchmark of where your energy SHOULD be, we can help you get there.

Utilities Management Services - Solution 105 To optimize efficiency and profits, it's wise to consume energy in line with your organization's needs while operating it effectively.