The rate
components used in calculating your bill are changing
effective October 22, 2011. The Natural Gas charge is
decreasing.
The net effect of this change is
an overall increase of 0.9%. The average residential
customer will see an decrease of about $0.94 per month.
The decrease in the Natural Gas Charge reflects a decrease in the wholesale cost of natural gas.
Vermont Gas adjusts the natural gas charge portion of the rate quarterly, up or down, in response to changes in the cost of gas. This is our 12th rate reduction since August, 2007.
Natural gas remains very competitive with other forms of heating fuels, including propane, oil and electricity
(see Figure #1).
Following a regulatory review, the residential rate
components will be adjusted as follows:
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Effective October 22, 2011 |
Natural Gas Charge (per ccf)
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Daily Access Charge (per day)
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Distribution Charge (per ccf)
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Vermont Gas recognizes that the cost of energy is
a concern for customers and is committed to providing you
with resources to help manage your bill.
See ideas for saving energy - and a description of our residential energy efficiency programs.
Other resources to help manage your energy costs include:
Free Home Energy Audit: offered to qualified customers through our energy efficiency program.
Budget Billing: ensures a predictable monthly bill (no cold weather spikes).
Online Account Access & Bill Payment: check your payments or pay your bill 24/7.
Financial Assistance: available for income-qualified customers.
Equipment Inspections: make sure your system is operating efficiently with an inspection.
Please
contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about these options.
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