Columbia Gas Announces Third Quarter Natural Gas Costs
June 30, 2010
Canonsburg, PA – Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania today announced it has filed its quarterly gas cost adjustment with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC).
Effective July 1, a typical residential customer purchasing 72 Ccf of natural gas monthly from Columbia will have a total monthly bill of $75.86. The same customer had a monthly bill of $75.87 during the same period in 2009.
As a regulated charge, quarterly gas costs paid by customers – which represent a significant portion of a customer’s total bill – are adjusted quarterly and submitted to the PUC. These costs are passed through directly to the customer with neither profit nor mark-up, and are reviewed annually by the PUC.
Columbia Gas is committed to helping its customers use energy wisely and safely through a number of programs and initiatives. Customers are encouraged to consider acting on a handful of steps to use energy wisely:
· Install an electronic programmable thermostat that allows scheduling to reduce energy usage when no one is home.
· Add weatherstripping to windows and doors to prevent heating and cooling loss from drafts.
· Regularly replace furnace filters and have furnaces checked annually to ensure they are running at peak performance.
· Insulate water heaters and piping to prevent heat loss through pipes.
· Conduct a home energy audit, or have a contractor conduct a comprehensive energy audit, to identify additional energy savings opportunities.
For more information on ways to manage energy costs and assistance with natural gas bills, visit www.ColumbiaGasPa.com or call 1-800-537-7431.
Contact: Mike Marcus
724-416-6333
724-416-3695 (cell)
mmarcus@nisource.com
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