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Public Utilities Commission Apples to Apples Chart

Columbia Gas of Ohio Apples to Apples Chart

Publication Date: February 9, 2010

The PUCO produces the Apples to Apples charts to provide consumers with a snapshot comparison of current natural gas supplier price options and contract terms for individual customers. You may also want to check with your local government to see if your community has grouped together citizens into a buying pool to purchase gas. The PUCO updates the charts on a weekly basis and verifies each supplier offer to ensure accuracy. As with all contracts, consumers should carefully read and understand all terms and conditions before signing any forms or agreeing to enroll with a supplier for natural gas service. For a description of Apples to Apples chart-related terms, please refer to Chart Definitions .

The PUCO provides the tools you need to calculate your estimated cost. The Self-Calculation Worksheet that is available on the PDF version of the Apples to Apples Charts, walks you through the steps needed to manually calculate your own estimated cost. Or, you can access the Apples to Apples Interactive Calculator to automatically calculate your estimated costs.

Columbia Gas of Ohio's Rate

Columbia Gas of Ohio's (CGO) current total rate is $0.53611 per hundred cubic feet (ccf)
Effective from January 29, 2010 to February 28, 2010

This total rate includes:
A Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate of $0.41987 per ccf
A Gross Receipts Tax rate of $ 0.02094 per ccf on the GCR
Transportation costs of $0.09530 per Ccf (gross receipts tax included)

 

CGO's GCR rate varies each month and provides a dollar-for-dollar recovery of costs incurred by the local utility to purchase natural gas. The GCR rate allows the local utility to correct any over or under collections of natural gas costs from previous periods if the actual cost is different than the estimate.

Contact information for Columbia Gas of Ohio: 200 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215, (800) 344-4077, www.ColumbiagasofOhio.com .

PUCO-Certified Retail Natural Gas Suppliers Actively Soliciting New Customers

Supplier Name Web Page Address Telephone
Border Energy, Inc. www.border-energy.com (888) 479-4427
Direct Energy Services, LLC http://www.directenergy.com (888) 566-9988
Dominion East Ohio Energy http://www.dom.com/about/companies/retail/choice_eoe.jsp (800) 990-4090
Energy Cooperative of Ohio http://www.ohioenergycoop.org (877) 439-3706
Gateway Energy Services, Corp. http://www.gesc.com (800) 313-8333
IGS Energy http://www.igsenergy.com (877) 444-7427
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. http://www.integrysenergy.com (866) 336-5547
Just Energy www.justenergy.com (877) 226-5371
MxEnergy, Inc. http://www.mxenergy.com (888) 898-4323
Vectren Source http://www.vectrensource.com (800) 516-6740
Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. http://www.volunteerenergy.com (800) 977-8374

Supplier Plans, Rates, Terms and Descriptions

Listed below are the natural gas plan offers of PUCO-certified suppliers, per Ccf. Published offers are subject to change without prior notice. The Supplier Total Rate , which is the price to compare, includes the Supplier Base Rate and CGO's current transportation charge . If comparing Supplier Total Rate to CGO's total GCR rate, which is currently set at $0.53611/Ccf, keep in mind that the Supplier Base Rate is exclusive of applicable state and county sales tax, whereas CGO's total GCR rate is tax inclusive.

As CGO's transportation rate historically changes quarterly, the Supplier Total Rate is subject to change post publication; therefore, this information should be used only as a guide. Consumers should verify offers with the supplier before signing a contract. The PUCO is not responsible for selections you make based on the information contained herein.

Local Distribution Company GCR Rate
per ccf
Total Rate
per ccf
Effective Date
Columbia Gas $0.41987 $0.53611 January 29, 2010 to February 28, 2010

Fixed Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Border Energy, Inc. 8231 $0.81900 $0.91430 8-Month Fixed from Mar - May then variable rate through October 2010 $75.00
Direct Energy Services, LLC 8263 $0.79900 $0.89430 6-Month   $50.00
Dominion East Ohio Energy 8291 $0.86900 $0.96430 Through 01/2011 Billing Cycle   $50.00
Gateway Energy Services, Corp. 8299 $0.92700 $1.02230 24-Month Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. $12.50
Gateway Energy Services, Corp. 8298 $0.90600 $1.00130 12-Month Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. $12.50
IGS Energy 8265 $0.88000 $0.97530 Through 06/2011 Billing Cycle   $100.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 8238 $0.88000 $0.97530 Through 02/2011 Billing Cycle EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST $25.00
Just Energy 8252 $0.86040 $0.95570 12-Month   $50.00
Just Energy 8250 $0.89900 $0.99430 24-Month   $100.00
Just Energy 8248 $0.89900 $0.99430 Through 10/2011 Billing Cycle   $100.00
MxEnergy, Inc. 8282 $0.96900 $1.06430 12-Month   $150.00
MxEnergy, Inc. 8281 $0.86500 $0.96030 6-Month   $0.00
Vectren Source 8269 $0.86000 $0.95530 12-Month   $125.00

Monthly Variable Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Direct Energy Services, LLC 8279 $0.49860 $0.59390 Monthly 7% off COH's GCR rate (current GCR is 5.36) for 3 months. $0.00
Energy Cooperative of Ohio 8232 $0.79500 $0.89030 Monthly   $0.00
Gateway Energy Services, Corp. 8297 $0.87380 $0.96910 Monthly Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. $0.00
Gateway Energy Services, Corp. 8296 $0.91980 $1.01510 Monthly Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. $0.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 8240 $0.71890 $0.81420 12-Month EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST $0.00
Just Energy 8242 $0.89430 $0.98960 Monthly   $0.00
MxEnergy, Inc. 8283 $0.79900 $0.89430 Monthly   $0.00
Vectren Source 8270 $0.72700 $0.82230 Monthly   $0.00
Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. 8294 $0.84000 $0.93530 Monthly   $0.00

Quarterly Variable Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 8239 $0.68100 $0.77630 12-Month EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST $0.00

Variable Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Direct Energy Services, LLC 8261 $0.64900 $0.74430 Monthly   $0.00

Variable Rate w/Fixed Winter/Variable Summer Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 8241 $0.77710 $0.87240 12-Month EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST $0.00
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