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New Rate for the Natural Gas Aggregation Program is $5.88 per Mcf *
The price for natural gas through the City of Wadsworth Aggregation Program is $5.88 per Mcf, beginning the November 2010 billing cycle and continuing through the October 2011 billing cycle.
Interstate Gas will offer Wadsworth aggregation customers a FIXED RATE of $5.88 per Mcf for the period of November 2010 -October 2011.
To switch call or write IGS
1-800-280-4474, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Natural Gas Governmental Aggregation Program
PO Box 9060 - Dublin, OH 43017-0960
Due to the volitale nature of the price of natural gas, The City of Wadsworth advises all customers to be aware of their options in selecting a natural gas supplier. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio website offers an apples to apples comparison of natural gas suppliers and current prices. Please review this website for more information.
The City of Wadsworth is a certified natural gas aggregator. The City became a Natural Gas aggregator at the request of voter in the election of November, 2002. Being a certified Natural Gas Aggregator essentialy means the State of Ohio Public Utilities Commission allows the City to act as an agent in the purchase of Natural Gas for residents and businesses. AMP is the agent for the City of Wadsworth in this process. Essentially, the City uses the buying power of many to negotiate pricing on behalf of residents and businesses. Currently, the supplier for the City of Wadsworth is Interstate Gas Supply, Inc. . See above information on current pricing. To assist you in evaluating the best choice for you or your business, please review the information provided by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio and The Ohio Consumers Counsel at these links.
SOME KEY TIPS TO PREPARE FOR WINTER INCLUDE:
Evaluate the insulation in the attic and around the ducts. A significant amount of energy is lost when heat is allowed to escape. Knowing the amount and type of insulation currently in the home will determine whether more or a higher "R-value" insulation is needed.
Fix any cracks or holes in or around walls, ceilings, windows and electrical outlets. A significant amount of heat can escape if cracks or holes are not repaired.
Clean or replace the furnace filter. Depending on the furnace model, a consumer may need to change the filter on a regular basis, possibly each month. Consumers should follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the furnace or filter system. A clean filter will likely improve both the air flow and the efficiency of the furnace.
Clean registers, baseboard heaters and radiators. In addition, be sure that furniture, drapes or other objects are not blocking where the heat enters a room.
Consider purchasing a programmable thermostat. These thermostats, which often range in price from$30 to $100, are a convenient way to ensure that a home is heated on a pre-set schedule. They store six or more settings per day, enabling the thermostat to automatically drop the termperature when everyone is asleep or no one is in the home. Some programmable thermostats are not efficient when used with heat pumps, so be sure to find an appropriate model.
Make the fireplace more efficient. Purchases that will help improve the use of a fireplace include tempered glass doors and a heat-air exchange system. The glass doors help control the fire and how air moves up the chimney. An exchange system works to blow warm air back into the room. If you never use the fireplace, consider plugging and sealing the chimney flue.
Consumers should expect heating bills to be high this winter, so it is important to explore home improvement projects now that have the potential to provide short and long-term energy savings.
CONSUMERS HAVE OPTIONS FOR PAYMENT ASSISTANCE
With colder temperatures around the corner, many Ohioans are exploring options so they will stay warm during the winter heating season. The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) offers information to help consumers stay connected this winter.
BUDGET BILLING
Budget billing programs allow consumers who are current on their payments to spread the amount they owe over a 12-month period. Consumers should contact their gas (Domion East Ohio Gas) company to inquire about how to participate.
PAYMENT PLANS
When facing disconnection, consumers can propose to the company a payment plan that works best for them. If the company finds the proposed payment plan not acceptable, it must provide an option of participating in either the 1/3 (where customers pay 1/3 of the total amount due each month, which includes their past due balance and current bill) or 1/6 (where customers pay 1/6 of the past due balance in addition to paying the full amount of the current bill) payment plan.
Home Energy Assitance Program (HEAP)
Heap is a federally funded program that provides a one-time payment during the winter heating season toward an energy bill for income-eligible consumers. Emergency HEAP (E-HEAP) is available for low income consumers who have been disconnnectd from their heating source, have received a disconnection notice or have less than a 10 day supply of bulk fuel. Consumers can apply for HEAP September, 2005 through March 31, 2006 and for E-HEAP from November 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006.
PERCENTAGE OF INCOME PAYMENT PLAN (PIPP)
PIPP is a low income program that enables customers who have a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal proverty level to pay a percentage of their income towards their monthly electric and natural gas bills. The remaining account balance is carried over each month and continues to accumulate. Consumers are responsible for paying the accumulated amount once they are no longer eligible for or decide they no longer want to participate in PIPP.
In addition, low-income consumers may be elegible for Ohio's Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP), a federally funded residential energy efficiency program. The program aims to reduce energy use in homes by helping to insulate attics, walls and basements; provide health and safety testing and inspections; and perform heating system repairs or replacements.
For more information on available financial assitance programs, call the OCC toll free at 1-877-742-5622 or visit www.pickocc.org.
* IGS customer service does not yet have this pricing and may not be able to take new customers on this program until at least September 13, 2010.
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