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Residential Rates

Important Information Regarding Upcoming Rates: Residential Rates, Commercial Rates

2021 VGS Rate Proposal

Need help reading your bill? Check out this guide for residential and commercial bills.

Curious about the charges? Here is a breakdown of your bill

VGS 2020 Integrated Resource Plan

VGS Alternative Rate Plan

Vermont Gas’ Tariffs / Terms and Conditions

Integrated Resource Plan

VGS is looking to the future. The Company submitted an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) as a framework for evaluating long-term resource strategies and plans. The IRP integrates several planning phases, including a demand forecast, supply-side and energy efficiency resource planning and financial planning. The IRP covers the 20-year period from October, 2017 through September, 2037.

The Company filed an addendum to the IRP on 12/21/17:  Addendum to VGS 2017 IRP (00015056xE4196)

VGS Response to Issues Identified by PUC at IRP Public Hearing (00015027…

The rates below are effective for bills rendered on and after August 6, 2021

Domestic Service – Rate R

This rate schedule applies to all gas used for domestic purposes; in single family or two-family dwelling; in separately metered apartments of a multiple unit dwelling; in rooming houses; in multi-family apartment buildings served through one meter provided that no more than 50% of the building is used for nonresidential purposes.

TypeCurrent Rates
Daily Access Charge (per day) $0.7622
Natural Gas Charge (per CCF) $0.4180
Distribution Charge (per CCF) $0.6504
Energy Efficiency (per CCF) $0.0495
Assistance Program Fee * $0.11
RNG Adder ** (per CCF) $1.2425
* ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE: Your bill includes a line-item charge of $0.11/meter/bill to support the Low Income Assistance Program.
For information about qualifying for Energy Assistance, please visit the Vermont Department for Children and Families site at www.energyhelp.vt.gov.

** RNG Adder: Only applies to customers participating in the voluntary Renewable Natural Gas program. Interested in learning more? Find the amount that fits your budget and energy needs. https://www.vermontgas.com/renewablenaturalgas/adder-calculator/

Commercial Rates

The rates below are effective for bills rendered on and after  August 6, 2021

 

General Service Low Usage, Low Load Factor – Rate G1

This rate schedule applies to all gas used for any purpose which does not come directly under the applicability of Rate R, and

  1. Whose annual requirement is less than 6,000 Ccf.
  2. Whose winter (November – March) requirement is equal or greater than 70% of its annual requirement.
TypeCurrent Rates
Daily Access Charge (per day) $1.2632
Natural Gas Charge (per CCF) $0.4860
Distribution Charge (per CCF) $0.5060
Energy Efficiency (per CCF) $0.0468
Assistance Program Fee * $0.16
RNG Adder ** (Per CCF) $1.2425
A 1% late payment fee will be applied to past due balances at the time of billing.
* ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE: Your bill includes a line-item charge of $0.16/meter/bill to support the Low Income Assistance Program.

** RNG Adder: Only applies to customers participating in the voluntary Renewable Natural Gas program. Interested in learning more? Find the amount that fits your budget and energy needs. https://www.vermontgas.com/renewablenaturalgas/adder-calculator/

General Service Low Usage, High Load Factor – Rate G2

This rate schedule applies to all gas used for any purpose which does not come directly under the applicability of Rate R, and

  1. Whose annual requirement is less than 6,000 Ccf.
  2. Whose winter (November – March) requirement is less than 70% of its annual requirement.
TypeCurrent Rates
Daily Access Charge (per day) $1.2632
Natural Gas Charge (per CCF) $0.3590
Distribution Charge (per CCF) $0.4212
Energy Efficiency (per CCF) $0.0363
Assistance Program Fee * $0.16
RNG Adder ** (Per CCF) $1.2425
A 1% late payment fee will be applied to past due balances at the time of billing.
* ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE: Your bill includes a line-item charge of $0.16/meter/bill to support the Low Income Assistance Program.

** RNG Adder: Only applies to customers participating in the voluntary Renewable Natural Gas program. Interested in learning more? Find the amount that fits your budget and energy needs. https://www.vermontgas.com/renewablenaturalgas/adder-calculator/

General Service High Usage, Low Load Factor – Rate G3

This rate schedule applies to all gas used for any purpose which does not come directly under the applicability of Rate R, and

  1. Whose annual requirement is at least 6,000 Ccf.
  2. Whose winter (November – March) requirement is equal or greater than 70% of its annual requirement.
TypeCurrent Rates
Daily Access Charge (per day) $4.0303
Natural Gas Charge (per CCF) $0.4702
Distribution Charge (per CCF) $0.3881
Energy Efficiency (per CCF) $0.0365
Assistance Program Fee * $1.05
RNG Adder ** (per CCF) $1.2425
A 1% late payment fee will be applied to past due balances at the time of billing.
* ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE: Your bill includes a line-item charge of $1.05/meter/bill to support the Low Income Assistance Program.

** RNG Adder: Only applies to customers participating in the voluntary Renewable Natural Gas program. Interested in learning more? Find the amount that fits your budget and energy needs. https://www.vermontgas.com/renewablenaturalgas/adder-calculator/

General Service High Usage, High Load Factor -Rate G4

This rate schedule applies to all gas used for any purpose which does not come directly under the applicability of Rate R, and

  1. Whose annual requirement is at least 6,000 Ccf.
  2. Whose winter (November – March) requirement is less than 70% of its annual requirement.
TypeCurrent Rates
Daily Access Charge (per day) $4.0303
Natural Gas Charge (per CCF) $0.3583
Distribution Charge (per CCF) $0.3263
Energy Efficiency (per CCF) $0.0281
Assistance Program Fee * $1.47
RNG Adder **(per CCF) $1.2425
A 1% late payment fee will be applied to past due balances at the time of billing.
* ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FEE: Your bill includes a line-item charge of $1.47/meter/bill to support the Low Income Assistance Program.

** RNG Adder: Only applies to customers participating in the voluntary Renewable Natural Gas program. Interested in learning more? Find the amount that fits your budget and energy needs. https://www.vermontgas.com/renewablenaturalgas/adder-calculator/