Company Profile
ENMAX Corporation
Company Overview
ENMAX Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of The City of Calgary, provides electricity, natural gas and value-added services to more than 400,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers in Alberta through its subsidiary companies.
Company History
In 1904, The City of Calgary (The City) built its own electric light plant. The City of Calgary Electric System (later to become ENMAX Corporation) began operating on December 2, 1905.
In 1928, The City stopped generating its own electricity and began buying its complete supply from a wholesaler through its municipal deparment called the City of Calgary Electric System.
In 1996, City Council approved a proposal to make the department a wholly owned subsidiary beginning on January 1, 1998. This subsidiary was to be called ENMAX Corporation. An affiliated retailer, ENMAX Energy, was incorporated on January 1, 1998.
Notable Products / Brands
Retail electricity and gas, electricity transmission & distribution, fibre optics,Greenmax (Wind Power), streetlighting maintenance
Notable Clients
Incumbent electricity supplier for Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Crowsnest Pass, Fort McLeod. Other customers in Alberta
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Canadian Wind Energy (CanWEA) leadership award for its Greenmax program (2001). Alberta E-Business Award (2001), iNova Bronze Award for Internet, IABC Golden Quill for Intranet, Calgary Anvil awards for TV commercials, NWPPA Communications awards for 20 categories.
Benefits
One friday off a month, $120 internet subsidy every 6 months, fitness facilities, $300 a year health spending account for non-covered health services, Family Assistance Services (counselling, legal, family advisory, health information etc)