Executive Director and Advocate
Utilities Consumer Advocate
Christopher Hunt was appointed Alberta’s Utilities Consumer Advocate in March 2015. He leads a team that: ensures residential, farm, and small business consumers have the information they need to make informed decisions about their utility services; mediates disputes between consumers and their utility providers; and represents the interests of electricity and natural gas consumers at regulatory proceedings to ensure they receive reliable services at reasonable prices. The team’s work has contributed to consumer savings of over $1.2 billion since 2015.
Since joining the Alberta Public Service 15 years ago after a full-time military career, Chris has held several Director and Senior Management roles with the Government of Alberta, particularly in the Departments of Energy and Environment. He has worked on a wide variety of policy, legislation, and regulatory projects related to energy development, environmental management, and consumer protection.