A typical residential electric bill includes:
- Energy Cost—what we pay to produce and buy electricity from solar or wind providers and other power plants on behalf of our customers. We do not markup these costs. This makes up about half of the bill.
- Energy Delivery—operating and maintaining the electric system including power poles, powerlines and associated equipment. This makes up a little less than half of the bill.
- Public Purpose Programs—mandated by the state for the greater societal good, including energy efficiency and low-income customer assistance. This makes up about 5 to 10 percent of the bill.
A typical residential gas bill includes:
- Energy Cost—what we pay to buy natural gas on behalf of our customers. We do not markup these costs. This makes up about one-fifth of the bill.
- Energy Delivery—operating and maintaining the gas system including infrastructure like natural gas pipelines that deliver gas to your home or business. This makes up most of the bill.
- Public Purpose Programs—mandated by the state for the greater societal good, including programs for energy efficiency, renewable energy and low-income customer assistance. This makes up about 5 to 10 percent of the bill.
Weather and climate play a role in determining your bill. Energy usage is generally higher in warmer climates in the summer and in colder climates in the winter leading to seasonally higher bills.
Customers receive a baseline allowance of energy available at the lowest price. This is based on where they live, their heating source and the season (summer or winter).
Customers living in hotter areas receive more electricity at the lowest rate due to home and business-cooling needs.
Customers living in colder winter climates receive more gas at the lowest rate for their heating needs.
We offer programs and tips to help customers with higher bills due to climate.
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