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. % K% R3 J/ {( W( C6 s: K$ l+ f * N* O0 }2 r8 n, y* R* \By 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.