Salt Lake City — Additional rate changes amounting to an overall decrease for Enbridge Gas customers in Utah and Idaho were approved Thursday by the public service commission. The decrease, which went into effect Nov. 1, follow closely on the heels of gas-cost decreases announced earlier this year. The decrease for a typical residential customer in Utah and Idaho will be about $12.57 annually or about 1.90 percent.
“Natural gas costs continue to remain low throughout the nation and this is something we are starting to see reflected in the gas cost rates for our customers,” said Judd Cook, Vice President and General Manager of Enbridge Gas Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. “With energy prices at the forefront of everyone’s minds, we are working diligently to pass savings onto customers as soon as possible.”
These rates, often referred to as a pass-through rate, are costs associated with purchasing and delivering natural gas to customers. Gas costs are passed onto customers with no markup and have no impact on the utilities profit. Because the costs of gas can change rapidly and can be affected by supply and demand, Enbridge Gas and the state commissions revaluate this portion of the rate at least twice a year. Also included as part of this rate change were adjustments to include costs related to aging infrastructure investment, energy efficiency programs and bill assistance programs for low income customers.
“Our focus is to provide natural gas for customers when they need it and at the most affordable rate possible,” said Cook. “This focus, along with collaborative energy policy, has helped our rates stand out as some of the lowest in the region and in the nation.”
While these decreases may provide relief for many customers, the company acknowledges that there may still be some customers struggling to pay their energy bills due to inflation and other economic factors. The company is committed to helping customers manage their utility bills through financial assistance and flexible payment plans.
Customers requiring assistance should contact Enbridge Gas at 1-800-323-5517, visit enbridgegas.com or call 211.
On June 1, 2024, Dominion Energy’s natural gas distribution business in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho joined Enbridge Inc., and is now doing business as Enbridge Gas Utah, Enbridge Gas Wyoming, and Enbridge Gas Idaho. The brand transition to Enbridge Gas should be complete by the end of November.
About Enbridge Gas Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho
Enbridge Gas serves over 1.2 million customers in 33 counties in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho. For 95 years, the utility has provided customers with safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas service, and is innovating to contribute to a lower-carbon energy future. Enbridge Gas is owned by Enbridge (ENB), a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Learn more at Enbridgegas.com.
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