About Us
We are an Ontario-based energy co-operative focused on being the first choice for agricultural producers/processors seeking energy strategies and solutions. We exist as a co-operative to meet the energy needs of our members recognizing that cost is of the utmost importance. We do this by purchasing energy commodity on the wholesale market to pass energy savings on to you. We represent you and liaison with your utility, ensuring seamless energy for your business.
What is a Co-operative?
Under the co-operative business model, members own the organization and vote on how services will be offered. All directors are elected by the membership; ensuring member needs are prominent in the delivery of our mission and vision.
Securing the services of a co-operative does not give you any liability. We are a normal business entity held responsible to the Co-op Act, standard business practices, and FISRA scrutiny.
I’m Not a Member, Why Would I Benefit from Working With a Co-operative?
Co-operatives can offer more stability than some traditional business structures (like sole proprietorship) which are more likely to sell their business or fail. AEC has remained a skilled energy marketer since its founding in 1988, much longer than most energy companies in Ontario. As a part of our bylaws, we regularly conduct external finance and risk audits that go above and beyond industry expectations for a company of our size.
Meet Our Team
Gabe values strong customer relationships, giving customers “peace of mind” which aligns with AEC’s values and integrity
AEC purchases energy commodity on the wholesale market to pass energy savings on to you. We represent you and liaison with your utility, ensuring seamless energy for your business.
Fred Woodley
Vice President, Risk Chair, Finance Committee
Woodley Farm & Greenhouses
Roman Golovchenko
Secretary/Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair, Risk Committee
Aldershot Greenhouses Ltd.
Rick Mastronardi
Finance Committee
IPR Farms Ltd.
Lindsay Menich
Risk Committee
Homeland Grain Inc.
Andy Kuyvenhoven
CGC Chair
Kuyvenhoven Greenhouses Inc.
Stuart Vanderknyff
CGC Committee, Finance Committee
A. Vanderknyff Greenhouses
Dalton Albrecht
CGC Committee, Risk Committee
Aldershot Greenhouses Ltd.
How We Stand Out
Innovative Solutions
The needs of our consumers have always motivated us to create innovative solutions. We are the only retailer in Ontario to offer natural gas prices for up to 10 years. AEC was also the first to offer a market-rate electricity program to our customers, an innovative option that put our consumers first.
Transparent Pricing
Most retailers quote prices without including all of the necessary fees, like complete transportation costs. We believe in being fully transparent with our customers and our prices reflect that. We promise there are no hidden fees or surprise charges in the prices we give you.
One-Stop for All Energy Services
AEC is also one of the few natural gas retailers in Ontario to also offer electricity services, so you only need one provider for all your energy needs.
Independence
As an independent marketer, AEC is not tied to a single supplier so we can remain flexible and go to the supplier with the best deal.
Energy Links
Partners
- Ontario Co-operative Association
- Canadian Co-operative Association
- Food & Beverage Ontario
