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.

Account Number
1234567889-10

Statement Date
March 05 2007

Your Name
Your Address
Your Town AB T0H 0H0

FROM

RATE CODE

ENERGY
USED (GJ)

STATEMENT DATE

Jan 26

002000000000

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

ENERGY CHARGES This is the cost of natural gas consumed during the billing period, typically expressed in dollars per gigajoule ($/GJ). Click heading for more information.
	Administration Charge This fee covers the costs related to billing you for natural gas and providing customer service.	$X.XX
	Cost of gas This is the cost of natural gas consumed during the billing period, typically expressed in dollars per gigajoule ($/GJ). Click heading for more information.	XXX.XX
	Sub Total	XXX.XX

	GST The five per cent federal GST calculation is based on the total cost on your bill .	X.XX
CURRENT ENERGY BILLING		$XXX.XX

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	TO	ENERGY USED (GJ)
002000000000	Jan 26	Feb 26	19.96

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

Date	Meter Number	Read		Conversion Factor	Actual
Date	Meter Number	From	To	Conversion Factor	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