What your natural gas bill means
This example identifies the various line items and charges the average consumer may find on a natural gas bill. Click on the blue words for a definition of each term.For detailed information about your specific natural gas bill, contact your energy provider directly or visit their website listed at the end of this page.
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Your NameAccount Number
1234567889-10Statement Date
March 05 2007
Your Address
Your Town AB T0H 0H0
SITE ID The site I.D. is the equivalent of your home's street address, but for your meter. Utility companies use this number to identify and bill your home for energy used. It is important to make sure this number is correct when signing a contract because it will ensure you will be billed for the correct meter and location. FROM RATE CODE ENERGY
USED (GJ)STATEMENT DATE Jan 26 002000000000 TO Residential 19.96 Mar 05 2007 Feb 26 Jan 26 Jan 31 Cost of Gas $XX.XX x 2.95 = $XX.XX Jan 31 Feb 26 Cost of Gas $XX.XX x 17.01 = XXX.XX
DELIVERY CHARGES These charges are the regulated cost of transporting natural gas to consumers.
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Your Address Your Town AB T0H 0H0 Distributor Charges Fixed Delivery Charge This charge covers the cost of building and maintaining the distribution system that delivers natural gas to consumers. It is not based on consumption and is typically charged at a fixed monthly rate. $XX.XX Variable Delivery Charge This charge covers the cost for the operation of the distribution system, and is based on the amount of energy consumed. XX.XX Municipal Franchise Fee The gas company, on behalf of local government, collects this fee to access municipal land to construct, maintain and operate distribution systems serving the residents of the city, town, or village. XX.XX Sub Total XX.XX GST The five per cent federal GST calculation is based on the total cost on your bill. X.XX Current Distributor Billing $XX.XX Total Amount Due (Retail and Distribution) $XXX.XX
Last meter reading Estimated (E) or Actual (A) Meters record how much natural gas you used during the billing period and are read at regular intervals, usually every second month. For the months that your meter is not read, monthly consumption is estimated.
Click heading for more information. provided by your natural gas distribution companyDate Meter
NumberRead Conversion
FactorActual From To Usage (GJ) Jan 26-Feb 26 00000-00000 66 86 0.998000 19.96
For further information on your bill click below:
COMPETITIVE RETAILERS
Alberta Energy Savings L.P.
Direct Energy
EasyMax, ENMAX Energy Corp.
Just Energy Alberta L.P.
Regulated Services
AltaGas
Direct Energy Regulated Services


