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City of Port Orchard, Washington increases the City Tax
City of Port Orchard, Washington increases the City Tax NOTICE OF ORDINANCE CHANGE – City Tax (Franchise Fee) PORT ORCHARD, WASH. – May 09, 2017 – The City Council of Port Orchard adopted Ordinance No. 012-17, which increases the City Tax on natural gas billings within the city limits to 6.0 percent. The City Tax was 2.0 percent and Ordinance
Changes to the Public Purpose Charge in Oregon
Changes to the Public Purpose Charge in Oregon Oct. 31, 2016 – Cascade Natural Gas Corporation (Cascade) filed to increase its Schedule 31, Public Purpose Charge from 3.4% to 4.87% effective December 1, 2016. The collections from this charge are passed directly through to third party administrators of Cascade’s energy efficiency programs and low-income heating assistance programs. The estimated monthly
Washington State Gas Utilities Challenge New Air Rule
Washington State Gas Utilities Challenge New Air Rule Sep. 28, 2016 – Avista Corporation, Cascade Natural Gas Corp., NW Natural and Puget Sound Energy jointly filed an action in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington challenging Washington Department of Ecology’s recently promulgated Clean Air Rule (“CAR”). The four companies will also file litigation in Thurston County
Cascade Natural Gas files to Increase Prices in Washington
Cascade Natural Gas files to Increase Prices in Washington Sep. 21, 2016 – Cascade Natural Gas Corporation filed its annual Conservation Program Adjustment with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to reflect a slight increase in its annual conservation program costs. The request will increase residential customers’ natural gas bills by 0.37 percent or about $0.17 more per month. At
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation files natural gas rate adjustment in Oregon
Cascade Natural Gas Corporation files natural gas rate adjustment in Oregon Sep 15, 2016 – Cascade Natural Gas Corporation filed with the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) at Salem, Oregon, revisions to Rate Schedule Nos. 177, 191, 192, and 193, which upon approval by the Commission will become effective November 1, 2016. The rate adjustments proposed in this filing are
J.D. Power recognizes Cascade Natural Gas for outstanding customer satisfaction
J.D. Power recognizes Cascade Natural Gas for outstanding customer satisfaction Sep. 14, 2016 – Cascade Natural Gas received the highest ranking in satisfaction among residential natural gas customers in the midsize natural gas utilities segment of the West Region for the second straight year, according to a national study. The 2016 J.D. Power Gas Utility Residential Customers Satisfaction StudySM was released
Aug. 11 (8/11) a reminder to always call 811 before digging
Aug. 11 (8/11) a reminder to always call 811 before digging Aug. 11, 2016 – With August 11 almost here, Cascade Natural Gas hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked. Every six minutes an underground utility line is damaged
Cascade Natural Gas files rate decrease request with Washington UTC
Cascade Natural Gas files rate decrease request with Washington UTC Aug 03, 2016 – Cascade Natural Gas Corporation announced today that it has filed a Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission to reflect the annual adjustment in the cost of natural gas. The overall request is an 8.53 percent decrease for Cascade customers in Washington. “The
City of Athena, Oregon Proposes a City Tax Ordinance Change to customers residing within the city limits
City of Athena, Oregon Proposes a City Tax Ordinance Change to customers residing within the city limits ATHENA, OR – Jun 27, 2016 – The City of Athena has increased the City Tax (franchise fee) it charges Cascade Natural Gas Corporation for doing business in its jurisdiction. In accordance with the billing requirements established by the State in OAR 860-022-0040, residents
City of Sumas Washington Implements Natural Gas Usage Tax
City of Sumas Washington Implements Natural Gas Usage Tax NOTICE OF ORDINANCE CHANGE – City Tax SUMAS, WA – May 25, 2016 – The City Council of Sumas has imposed a new city tax on natural gas usage within the city limits under Ordinance No. 1682. The city council has imposed a natural gas use tax of 1 percent on
