Publication Date: November 24, 2009
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 (CGO) current total rate is 0.69089 per hundred cubic feet (ccf)
Effective from November 25, 2009 to December 29, 2009
| A Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate of | $0.48819 per ccf |
| A Gross Receipts Tax rate of | $0.02435 per ccf on the GCR |
| Transportation costs of | $0.17835 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 $0.69089/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.. The PUCO is not responsible for selections you make based on the information contained herein.
| Supplier Name | Plan ID | Supplier Base Rate | Supplier Total Rate | Contract Term | Plan Description | Contract Early Termination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Border Energy, Inc. | 7479 | $0.81900 | $0.99735 | 10-Month | Fixed Jan 2010 - May 2010 then variable < GCR through Oct. | $75.00 |
| Direct Energy Services, LLC | 7458 | $0.79900 | $0.97735 | 6-Month | $50.00 | |
| Dominion East Ohio Energy | 7497 | $0.89500 | $1.07335 | Through 11/2010 Billing Cycle | $50.00 | |
| Gateway Energy Services, Corp. | 7445 | $0.80700 | $0.98535 | 12-Month | Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. | $12.50 |
| 7444 | $0.86300 | $1.04135 | 24-Month | Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. | $12.50 | |
| IGS Energy | 7481 | $0.85000 | $1.02835 | Through 04/2010 Billing Cycle | $0.00 | |
| Integrys Energy Services, Inc. | 7468 | $0.77600 | $0.95435 | Through 12/2010 Billing Cycle | EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST | $25.00 |
| Just Energy | 7500 | $0.89900 | $1.07735 | 24-Month | $100.00 | |
| 7499 | $0.86040 | $1.03875 | 12-Month | $50.00 | ||
| MxEnergy, Inc. | 7460 | $0.89900 | $1.07735 | 12-Month | $150.00 | |
| 7459 | $0.83700 | $1.01535 | 6-Month | $0.00 | ||
| Vectren Source | 7486 | $0.82000 | $0.99835 | 12-Month | $125.00 |
| Supplier Name | Plan ID | Supplier Base Rate | Supplier Total Rate | Contract Term | Plan Description | Contract Early Termination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Services, LLC | 7454 | $0.51970 | $0.69805 | Monthly | 7% off GCR 1st 3 months; monthly variable rate, thereafter. | $0.00 |
| Gateway Energy Services, Corp. | 7443 | $0.72510 | $0.90345 | Monthly | Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. | $0.00 |
| 7442 | $0.76330 | $0.94165 | Monthly | Special Introductory $50 Prepaid Card. Use promo code OH50V. | $0.00 | |
| Integrys Energy Services, Inc. | 7469 | $0.63740 | $0.81575 | 12-Month | EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST | $0.00 |
| Just Energy | 7501 | $0.84600 | $1.02435 | Monthly | $0.00 | |
| MxEnergy, Inc. | 7461 | $0.79900 | $0.97735 | Monthly | $0.00 | |
| Vectren Source | 7487 | $0.69600 | $0.87435 | Monthly | $0.00 | |
| Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. | 7494 | $0.68200 | $0.86035 | Monthly | $0.00 |
| Supplier Name | Plan ID | Supplier Base Rate | Supplier Total Rate | Contract Term | Plan Description | Contract Early Termination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrys Energy Services, Inc. | 7470 | $0.68100 | $0.85935 | 12-Month | EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST | $0.00 |
| Supplier Name | Plan ID | Supplier Base Rate | Supplier Total Rate | Contract Term | Plan Description | Contract Early Termination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Energy Services, LLC | 7456 | $0.64900 | $0.82735 | Monthly | $0.00 |
| Supplier Name | Plan ID | Supplier Base Rate | Supplier Total Rate | Contract Term | Plan Description | Contract Early Termination Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrys Energy Services, Inc. | 7471 | $0.77710 | $0.95545 | 12-Month | EcoVations Renewable Gas w/ Carbon Offsets AT NO EXTRA COST | $0.00 |