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Sept. 23, 2022
Information for Energy Marketers
Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2022
Enbridge Gas recently received approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for rate changes effective Oct. 1, 2022 (EB-2022-0219). These changes were proposed to the OEB earlier this month as part of the Quarterly Rate Adjustment Mechanism (QRAM) and approved as filed.
QRAM is the mechanism Enbridge Gas uses to review and adjust our rates for changes in natural gas prices. This is done every three months to reflect ongoing changes in the market price of natural gas and to adjust for the difference between the forecasted price of natural gas and actual price from prior periods.
The continuing Russian conflict paired with strong domestic demand and increased global demand for U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports has resulted in historically high natural gas market prices, which are anticipated to continue for some time.
We understand that energy affordability is a priority for Ontario families and businesses. With the OEB's approval, from October 2021 to September 2022 Enbridge Gas took steps to reduce the impact of rising market prices on customers. We will continue to gradually recover the smoothed-out costs over the coming months. While we see another increase in prices, the magnitude of the increase is proportionally smaller than increases in the past year.
October 2022 QRAM
Information for EGD Rate Zone Customers
Utility Sales
| Current Gas Supply Commodity Charge (cents/m3) |
New Approved Gas Supply Commodity Charge (cents/m3) |
Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate 100 | 27.6977 | 27.6800 | -0.0177 |
| Rate 110 | 27.6385 | 27.6208 | -0.0177 |
| Rate 115 | 27.6385 | 27.6208 | -0.0177 |
| Rate 135 | 27.6459 | 27.6282 | -0.0177 |
| Rate 145 | 27.6423 | 27.6246 | -0.0177 |
| Rate 170 | 27.6385 | 27.6208 | -0.0177 |
| Current Cost Adjustment - Gas Supply Component (cents/m3) |
New Approved Cost Adjustment - Gas Supply Component (cents/m3) |
Change (cents/m3) |
|
| Rate 100 | (0.7677) | 0.2905 | 1.0582 |
| Rate 110 | 2.4476 | 3.9802 | 1.5326 |
| Rate 115 | 2.8833 | 4.4802 | 1.5969 |
| Rate 135 | 2.8833 | 4.4802 | 1.5969 |
| Rate 145 | (0.0308) | 1.1362 | 1.1670 |
| Rate 170 | 0.3329 | 1.5535 | 1.2206 |
Transportation Charges
| Current Transportation Charge (cents/m3) |
New Approved Transportation Charge (cents/m3) |
Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation to Enbridge | 4.0765 | 5.2075 | 1.1310 |
| Transportation from Dawn | 0.9694 | 0.9694 | 0.0000 |
Delivery Rates
The following changes to delivery rates reflect quarterly updates to gas costs in delivery rates (unaccounted for gas). This can be found on the “Delivery” line of the invoice.
| Approved Delivery Rate Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|
| Rate 100 | 0.0015 |
| Rate 110 | 0.0157 |
| Rate 115 | 0.0152 |
| Rate 135 | 0.0149 |
| Rate 145 | 0.0167 |
| Rate 170 | 0.0156 |
Load Balancing Charges
| Approved Load Balancing Rate Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|
| Rate 100 | 0.6732 |
| Rate 110 | 0.1451 |
| Rate 115 | 0.0435 |
| Rate 135 | 0 |
| Rate 145 | 0.3093 |
| Rate 170 | 0.1386 |
General Service Rate 6 will also be changing effective Oct. 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their October bill.
Changes to Rate Notices
Beginning October 2022, printed and electronic rate inserts will no longer be included with large volume customer bills. Customers will continue to receive bill messaging whenever there is a rate change, and in place of printed rate notices, our website will contain the most up-to-date rate information.
Details on Enbridge Gas’ rates are available online and updated quarterly at enbridgegas.com/customercontracts.
Information for Union North Rate Zone Customers
Delivery Rates
The following changes to delivery rates reflect quarterly updates to gas costs (compressor fuel, unaccounted for gas, and carrying costs of gas in inventory). This can be found on the “Delivery” line of the invoice.
| Approved Delivery Rate Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|
| Rate 20 | 0.0104 |
| Rate 100 | 0.0001 |
Rate 01 and Rate 10 Customers
Rate 01 and Rate 10 will also be changing effective Oct. 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their October bill.
Balancing Transaction Fees
Balancing transaction fees will be updated effective Oct. 1, 2022. For current rates, please see the Balancing Transaction Fee Schedule.
Information for Union South Rate Zone Customers
Utility Sales
| Current Utility Sales (cents/m3) |
New Approved Utility Sales (cents/m3) |
Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Commodity Rate | 30.3894 | 32.6349 | 2.2455 |
| Gas - Price Adjustment | 0.9857 | 3.4561 | 2.4704 |
Delivery Rates
The following changes to delivery rates reflect quarterly updates to gas costs (compressor fuel, unaccounted for gas, and carrying costs of gas in inventory). This can be found on the “Delivery” line of the invoice.
| Approved Delivery Rate Change (cents/m3) |
|
|---|---|
| Rate M4 | 0.0415 |
| Rate M5A | 0.0353 |
| Rate M7 | 0.0379 |
| Rate M9 | 0.0316 |
| Rate M10 | 0.0449 |
Rate M1 and Rate M2 Customers
Rate M1 and Rate M2 will also be changing effective Oct. 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their October bill.
Balancing Transaction Fees
Balancing transaction fees will be updated effective Oct. 1, 2022. For current rates, please see the Balancing Transaction Fee Schedule.
For more information, find the full application (EB-2022-0219) posted on our website.
Force Majeure and Interruption Notification System Testing
In October, Enbridge Gas will be completing tests of both its force majeure and interruption notification systems.
During these tests, customers will be contacted and are asked to “reply” upon receipt.
In the event of an actual force majeure, customers are required to immediately cease consumption of natural gas upon receipt of the force majeure notification.
Keep contact information up to date
It is important that Enbridge Gas has up-to-date contact information in case of curtailment to contract distribution service. In the event of a contract service interruption or force majeure, Enbridge Gas will contact customers using the information we have on file.
If you have any questions about the material in this newsletter, please contact Rob DiMaria or Patrick Boyer.
July 20, 2022 Newsletter
- Enbridge Gas Files 2023 Distribution Rates Application
- Daily Scheduling of Balancing Transactions (Union Rate Zones Only)
- Verification of Contact Information
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2022
- Enbridge Gas Files an Application for 2021 Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for 2022 Phase 2 Rates Application effective July 1, 2022
- 2020 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing Bill Adjustment
- Enbridge Gas’ Contract Customer Engagement Survey Feedback
- Federal Carbon Charge increases April 1, 2022
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2022
- Union South Rate Zone Direct Purchase Parkway Delivery Obligation Shift to Dawn is Available in 2022
- Your feedback is important! Please complete our online survey workbook by Feb. 16.
- Enbridge Gas files an Application for 2020 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- 2020 Deferral Account Clearing Bill Adjustments
Dec. 17, 2021 Newsletter
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2022
- Enbridge Gas Files 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application
- Transition to the Ontario Emissions Performance Standards (EPS)
- Enbridge Gas Files 2022 Phase 2 Rates Application (Incremental Capital Module)
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2021
- 2019 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing Bill Adjustment
- Password requirements for Enbridge Gas applications
- GDAR Changes Update
- Force Majeure and Interruption Notification System Testing
- Enbridge Gas Files 2022 Distribution Rates Application
- 2019 Deferral Account Clearing Bill Adjustments
- Daily Scheduling of Balancing Transactions (Union Rate Zones Only)
- Verification of Contact Information
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for 2021 Rates Application-Phase 2 effective July 1, 2021
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2021
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Files an Application for 2020 Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- You’re Invited: Distribution In-Franchise Sales Webinar
- New name for Unionline, same trusted experience
- Reminder: 2017/2018 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing Adjustment
- Coming in July - our newly designed website
- Enbridge Gas GDAR Changes Coming July 6, 2021 (Union rate zones only)
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2021
- Enbridge Gas files an Application for 2019 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- 2017/2018 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing Bill Adjustment
- Federal Carbon Charge increases April 1, 2021
Dec. 18, 2020 Newsletter
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2021
- Update: 2017/2018 DSM Deferral Clearance Application
- Enbridge Gas to rename Unionline
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Files an Application for 2019 Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- Enbridge Gas Files 2021 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application
- Enbridge Gas Files 2021 Phase 2 Rates Application (Incremental Capital Module)
- Customer Telemetry Requirements (Union Rate Zones Only)
- Enbridge Gas files an Application for 2017 and 2018 Demand Side Management Deferral and Variance Account Clearing
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2020
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for 2020 Rates Application-Phase 2 effective Oct. 1, 2020
- Enbridge Gas Files 2021 Distribution Rates Application
- Daily Scheduling of Balancing Transactions (Union Rate Zones Only)
- Enbridge Gas Inc. receives Ontario Energy Board approval to forego filing a July 1, 2020 QRAM application in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Apr. 1, 2020
- 2018 Deferral Account Clearing Bill Adjustments