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March 24, 2022
Information for Energy Marketers
Federal Carbon Charge increases April 1, 2022
On April 1, 2022 customers will see an increase to the federal carbon charge and facility carbon charge as approved by the OEB in Enbridge Gas’ 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program (FCPP) proceeding (EB-2021-0209). April bills will also include a one-time adjustment for clearance of the 2020 balances in the FCPP-related deferral and variance accounts.
As part of the federal government’s carbon pricing program, a carbon charge applies to fossil fuels, including natural gas. The federal carbon charge is included on customers' bills, with the exception of customer facilities that have an exemption certificate issued by the federal government. On April 1, 2022, the federal carbon charge for natural gas will increase to 9.79 cents per cubic metre (m3). This charge increases annually each April.
There is also a facility carbon charge included in the delivery or transportation charge on your bill. This charge is associated with the costs to operate Enbridge Gas' facilities. Enbridge Gas' facility-related carbon charges are applicable to all customers, as these charges are costs that Enbridge Gas incurs to deliver natural gas to you.
| Current Charge (cents/m3) | New Approved Charge (cents/m3) | Change (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Carbon Charge | 7.8300 | 9.7900 | 1.9600 |
| Facility Carbon Charge – EGD rate zone | 0.0066 | 0.0070 | 0.0004 |
| Facility Carbon Charge – Union rate zones | 0.0127 | 0.0141 | 0.0014 |
2020 Federal Carbon Charge Deferral and Variance Accounts
Enbridge Gas received OEB approval for the disposition of the 2020 balances recorded in its FCPP-related deferral and variance accounts effective April 1, 2022. This account clearing results in a one-time adjustment being applied to April bills for all customers.
EGD Rate Zone Customers| Unit Rate for One-Time Rate Adjustment* (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|
| Rate 100 | (0.0003) |
| Rate 110 | (0.0003) |
| Rate 115 | (0.0003) |
| Rate 135 | (0.0003) |
| Rate 145 | (0.0002) |
| Rate 170 | (0.0003) |
*recovered on customers’ April 2022 bills and based on actual Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 volumes.
Union North Rate Zone Customers| Unit Rate for One-Time Rate Adjustment* (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|
| Rate 20 | (0.0004) |
| Rate 25 | 0.0100 |
| Rate 100 | (0.0015) |
*recovered on customers’ April 2022 bills and based on actual Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 volumes.
Union South Rate Zone Customers| Unit Rate for One-Time Rate Adjustment* (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|
| Rate M4 | 0.0004 |
| Rate M5A | 0.0250 |
| Rate M7 | (0.0013) |
| Rate M9 | (0.0013) |
| Rate M10 | 0.0355 |
| Rate T1 | 0.0005 |
| Rate T2 | (0.0012) |
| Rate T3 | 0.0007 |
*recovered on customers’ April 2022 bills and based on actual Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020 volumes.
Full details of this filing (EB-2021-0209) can be found on our website.
Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective April 1, 2022
Enbridge Gas recently received approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for rate changes effective April 1, 2022 (EB-2022-0089). 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.
In addition to updating rates in the Enbridge Gas Distribution (EGD) and Union rate zones in accordance with Enbridge Gas’ Board-approved QRAM methodologies, April 1, 2022 rates will also reflect:
- an increase to the federal carbon charge and facility carbon charge as approved by the OEB in Enbridge Gas’ 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program proceeding (EB-2021-0209), and
- the disposal of the 2020 deferral and variance account balances (EB-2021-0149). Clearance of these balances will result in a one-time delivery adjustment being applied to bills for all customers who received contract rate delivery services in 2020. For Union North rate zone customers, a one-time gas supply transportation adjustment will also be applied to the bills of customers whom Enbridge Gas provided upstream transportation services in 2020.
More information on the 2020 deferral and variance account balances can be found in our Feb. 11, 2022 newsletter.
April 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 | 16.7942 | 18.3970 | 1.6028 |
| Rate 110 | 16.7349 | 18.3378 | 1.6029 |
| Rate 115 | 16.7349 | 18.3378 | 1.6029 |
| Rate 135 | 16.7423 | 18.3452 | 1.6029 |
| Rate 145 | 16.7387 | 18.3416 | 1.6029 |
| Rate 170 | 16.7349 | 18.3378 | 1.6029 |
| Current Cost Adjustment - Gas Supply Component (cents/m3) | New Approved Cost Adjustment - Gas Supply Component (cents/m3) | Change (cents/m3) | |
| Rate 100 | (2.2279) | (0.6397) | 1.5882 |
| Rate 110 | (0.2927) | 1.4403 | 1.7330 |
| Rate 115 | (0.0305) | 1.7222 | 1.7527 |
| Rate 135 | (0.0305) | 1.7222 | 1.7527 |
| Rate 145 | (1.7843) | (0.1630) | 1.6213 |
| Rate 170 | (1.5655) | 0.0723 | 1.6378 |
Transportation Charges
| Current Transportation Charge (cents/m3) | New Approved Transportation Charge (cents/m3) | Change (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transportation to Enbridge | 4.4511 | 3.9258 | (0.5253) |
| 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 | 0.0016 |
| Rate 110 | 0.0169 |
| Rate 115 | 0.0166 |
| Rate 135 | 0.0166 |
| Rate 145 | 0.0173 |
| Rate 170 | 0.0169 |
*Excludes approved changes reflecting the 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program application (EB-2021-0209).
Load Balancing Charges
| Approved Load Balancing Rate Change (cents/m3) | |
|---|---|
| Rate 100 | (0.1661) |
| Rate 110 | (0.0354) |
| Rate 115 | (0.0106) |
| Rate 135 | 0.0000 |
| Rate 145 | (0.0754) |
| Rate 170 | (0.0338) |
General Service Rate 6 will also be changing effective April 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their April bill.
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 | 0.0043 |
| Rate 100 | 0.0001 |
*Excludes approved changes reflecting the 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program application (EB-2021-0209).
Rate 01 and Rate 10 Customers
Rate 01 and Rate 10 will also be changing effective April 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their April bill.
Balancing Transaction Fees
Balancing transaction fees will be updated effective April 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 | 19.5945 | 20.5311 | 0.9366 |
| Gas - Price Adjustment | (1.5416) | (0.3793) | 1.1623 |
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 | 0.0172 |
| Rate M5A | 0.0146 |
| Rate M7 | 0.0157 |
| Rate M9 | 0.0131 |
| Rate M10 | 0.0186 |
*Excludes approved changes reflecting the 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program application (EB-2021-0209).
Rate M1 and Rate M2 Customers
Rate M1 and Rate M2 will also be changing effective April 1, 2022. Customers can find current information on these rates on our website or in the notice included with their April bill.
Balancing Transaction Fees
Balancing transaction fees will be updated effective April 1, 2022. For current rates, please see the Balancing Transaction Fee Schedule.
For more information, find the full application (EB-2022-0089) posted on our website.
Union South Rate Zone Direct Purchase Parkway Delivery Obligation Shift to Dawn is Available in 2022
In the 2014 Rate filing (EB-2013-0365), the OEB approved a shift of the Parkway delivery obligation to Dawn for all Enbridge Gas direct purchase customers in its Union South rate zone over the next several years as appropriate transportation capacity became available. Permanent Parkway delivery obligation shifts under this approach were provided in 2014 and 2017.
It is not known when the next opportunity to provide a permanent Parkway obligation shift to Dawn will be available. However, as part of the recent 2022 Rate filing (EB-2021-0147), the OEB approved the use of a market-based mechanism to facilitate a temporary shift effective Nov. 1, 2022 until at least Oct. 31, 2027. Further details about the quantities available and an election form will be provided to eligible customers shortly.
If you have any questions about this material, please contact Rob DiMaria or Patrick Boyer.
Feb. 11, 2022 - Newsletter
- 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
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- 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
Dec. 23, 2019 Newsletter
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2020
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Files for Rate Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2020 (QRAM)
- Update: 2017/2018 DSM Deferral Clearance Application
- Enbridge Gas Files 2020 Distribution Rates Application
- Enbridge Gas Files 2020 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application
- Enbridge Gas Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for 2019 Distribution Rates
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Files an Application for 2018 Deferral Account Clearing
- Coming Soon: New Email Address for Large Volume Customer Communications
- Force Majeure and Interruption Notification System Testing
- Enbridge Gas Daily Contract Quantity Allocations Update
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Oct. 1, 2019
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Disposition of Final Cap-and-Trade Balances
- Ontario Emissions Performance Standards Program (EPS)
- Enbridge Gas Inc. Receives Ontario Energy Board Approval for Rate Changes Effective Aug. 1, 2019
