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Columbia Gas of Ohio Apples to Apples Chart

Columbia Gas of Ohio Apples to Apples Chart

Publication Date: May 15, 2012

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

The Standard Choice Offer (SCO) rate is based on the New York Mercantile Exchange month-end settlement price, plus a Retail Price Adjustment of $0.153. The SCO is a monthly variable rate and represents cost associated with the securing natural gas for CGO customers.

Columbia Gas of Ohio’s (CGO) current total rate is $0.43619 per hundred cubic feet (ccf)
Effective from April 30, 2012 to May 29, 2012

This total rate includes:
A Standard Choice Offer (SCO) rate of $0.35660 per ccf
A SalesTax amount of $0.02407 per ccf, at 6.75%
Transportation costs of $0.05552 per ccf (gross receipts tax included)

 

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. http://www.border-energy.com/ (888) 479-4427
Columbia Retail Energy http://www.columbiaretailenergy.com (888) 493-6790
Direct Energy Services, LLC http://www.directenergy.com (888) 566-9988
Dominion Energy Solutions http://www.dom.com/about/companies/retail/choice_eoe.jsp (800) 990-4090
Energy Cooperative of Ohio http://www.ohioenergycoop.org (877) 439-3706
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. http://www.integrysenergy.com (866) 336-5547
Just Energy http://www.justenergy.com/ (877) 226-5371
MxEnergy, Inc. http://www.mxenergy.com (888) 898-4323
Ohio Natural Gas http://www.onlyong.com (888) 466-4427
Santanna Energy Services http://www.santannaenergyservices.com (800) 827-0067
Spark Energy Gas, LP http://www.sparkenergy.com (800) 982-1468
Vectren Source http://www.vectrensource.com (888) 440-9582
Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. http://www.volunteerenergy.com (800) 977-8374
XOOM Energy Ohio, LLC http://www.xoomenergy.com (888) 997-8979

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 SCO rate, which is currently set at $ 0.43619 /Ccf, keep in mind that the Supplier Base Rate is exclusive of applicable state and county sales tax, whereas CGO's total SCO rate includes applicatble sales tax at a rate of 6.75%.

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 SCO Rate
per ccf
Total Rate
per ccf
Effective Date
Columbia Gas $0.35660 $0.43619 April 30, 2012 to May 29, 2012

Fixed Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Border Energy, Inc. 17949 $0.57900 $0.63452 13-Month .579 per ccf fixed May 2012 to Jun 2013; variable thereafter $75.00
Columbia Retail Energy 17996 $0.54900 $0.60452 Through 06/2013 Billing Cycle   $0.00
Direct Energy Services, LLC 17961 $0.49900 $0.55452 6-Month   $0.00
Dominion Energy Solutions 17930 $0.51900 $0.57452 Through 06/2013 Billing Cycle   $50.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 18000 $0.59800 $0.65352 36-Month Term is June 2012 - May 2015 $75.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 17999 $0.56900 $0.62452 24-Month Term is June 2012 - May 2014 $75.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 17998 $0.54900 $0.60452 12-Month This Fixed Rate includes the Price Match Guarantee $75.00
Just Energy 18008 $0.69900 $0.75452 12-Month   $50.00
Just Energy 17920 $0.69900 $0.75452 12-Month   $50.00
MxEnergy, Inc. 17951 $0.59900 $0.65452 12-Month   $150.00
Ohio Natural Gas 17937 $0.49900 $0.55452 6-Month Special promotional offer! Mention promo code APPLE. $75.00
Ohio Natural Gas 17936 $0.53900 $0.59452 12-Month Special promotional offer! Mention promo code APPLE. $150.00
Santanna Energy Services 17952 $0.58900 $0.64452 12-Month After 12 month term, renews monthly on market price plan. $0.00
Spark Energy Gas, LP 17982 $0.61900 $0.67452 12-Month $0.619 per Ccf $100.00
Vectren Source 17979 $0.59800 $0.65352 12-Month   $100.00
XOOM Energy Ohio, LLC 17972 $0.55900 $0.61452 12-Month XOOM Energy's SureLock 12 fixed plan $110.00

Monthly Variable Capped Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Columbia Retail Energy 17995 $0.49800
Rate capped @ $ 0.64900
$0.55352 Through 06/2013 Billing Cycle Monthly variable rate with 64.9 cent cap through 06/13 $0.00

Monthly Variable Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Energy Cooperative of Ohio 17959 $0.46090 $0.51642 Monthly   $0.00
Integrys Energy Services, Inc. 17997 $0.44350 $0.49902 Monthly Billing Month is May 2012 $0.00
MxEnergy, Inc. 17953 $0.49900 $0.55452 Monthly   $0.00
Ohio Natural Gas 17938 $0.49900 $0.55452 Monthly   $0.00
Volunteer Energy Services, Inc. 17978 $0.35160 $0.40712 Monthly   $0.00
XOOM Energy Ohio, LLC 17973 $0.36530 $0.42082 Monthly XOOM Energy's SimpleFlex monthly variable plan $0.00

Variable Rate Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Just Energy 18009 $0.34770 $0.40322 60-Month Bill Month 5/2012. Up to 5% below Utility for 1st 3 months. $50.00
Just Energy 17921 $0.34770 $0.40322 60-Month Bill Month 5/2012. Up to 5% below Utility for 1st 3 months. $50.00

Variable Rate with Stable Pricing Plan

Supplier Name Plan ID Supplier Base Rate Supplier Total Rate Contract Term Plan Description Contract Early Termination Fee
Energy Cooperative of Ohio 17958 $0.47500 $0.53052 Monthly Stable price through Aug 2012, variable starting Sept 2012 $0.00