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Press Releases for the current cost of gas October 2011:
Zia Natural Gas Company’s Gas Cost Factor
Lincoln County
Zia Natural Gas Company has applied to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its Gas Cost Factor for the next year, effective October 1, 2011. For the Lincoln County System, the new Gas Cost Factor is $0.4170/ccf, up slightly from $0.39540/ccf. The average residential customer uses 40ccf in October. Therefore, the average bill will increase from $36.60 to $37.56, an increase The cost of purchasing and transporting gas to Zia’s system is passed directly through to the customer as the Gas Cost Factor. A regulated utility is not allowed to make or lose money of the cost of gas. As always, Zia Natural Gas Company encourages all of their customers to winterize their homes and conserve energy by lowering the thermostat when not at home. For customers who do need help with winter heating bills, assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at (575)378-1762.
Zia Natural Gas Company
Rates Effective January 1, 2012
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District 220-Lincoln County
Rates Shown in $ per CCF @ 11.80psia
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| Residential |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.19510
0.05060
0.38360
0.62930
10.96
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| Small Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.19510
0.05060
0.38360
0.62930
15.15
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| Large Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.19510
0.05060
0.38360
0.62930
40.53
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Hobbs and Jal
Zia Natural Gas Company has applied to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its Gas Cost Factor for the next year, effective October 1, 2011. For the Lea County System, the new Gas Cost Factor is $0.4753/ccf, up slightly from $0.4507/ccf. The average residential customer uses 40ccf in October. Therefore, the average bill will increase from $40.19 to $41.17. The cost of purchasing and transporting gas to Zia’s system is passed directly through to the customer as the Gas Cost Factor. A regulated utility is not allowed to make or lose money of the cost of gas. As always, Zia Natural Gas Company encourages all of their customers to winterize their homes and conserve energy by lowering the thermostat when not at home. For customers who do need help with winter heating bills, assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at (575)397-3400 ext 101.
Zia Natural Gas Company
Rates Effective January 1, 2012
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District 210-Hobbs/Jal
Rates Shown in $ per CCF @ 13.45psia
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| Residential |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.22240
0.05770
0.43730
0.71740
10.96
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| Small Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.22240
0.05770
0.43730
0.71740
15.15
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| Large Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.22240
0.05770
0.43730
0.71740
40.53
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Colfax County
Zia Natural Gas Company has applied to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its Gas Cost Factor for the next year, effective October 1, 2011. For the Colfax County System, the new Gas Cost Factor is $0.46220, up from $0.4079/ccf. The average residential customer uses 40ccf in October. Therefore, the average bill will increase from $37.40 to $39.56. The cost of purchasing and transporting gas to Zia’s system is passed directly through to the customer as the Gas Cost Factor. A regulated utility is not allowed to make or lose money of the cost of gas. As always, Zia Natural Gas Company encourages all of their customers to winterize their homes and conserve energy by lowering the thermostat when not at home. For customers who do need help with winter heating bills, assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the local Human Services (HSD) office, (575)445-2308 ext 112.
Dona Ana County
Zia Natural Gas Company has applied to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission to adjust its Gas Cost Factor for the next year, effective October 1, 2011. For the Dona Ana County System, the new Gas Cost Factor is $0.5206, up from $0.4585/ccf. The average residential customer uses 40ccf in October. Therefore, the average bill will increase from $37.66 to $39.84. The cost of purchasing and transporting gas to Zia’s system is passed directly through to the customer as the Gas Cost Factor. A regulated utility is not allowed to make or lose money of the cost of gas. As always, Zia Natural Gas Company encourages all of their customers to winterize their homes and conserve energy by lowering the thermostat when not at home. For customers who do need help with winter heating bills, assistance is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at the local Human Services (HSD) office, (575) 524-6500.
Zia Natural Gas Company
Rates Effective January 1, 2012
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District 250-Dona Ana Co.
Rates Shown in $ per CCF @ 13.00psia
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| Residential |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.20700
0.05580
0.34530
0.60810
10.96
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| Small Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.20700
0.05580
0.34530
0.60810
15.15
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| Large Commercial |
Distribution Service
Transmission Service
Cost of Gas
Total Rate
Base Charge
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0.20700
0.05580
0.34530
0.60810
40.53
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