Rates and Tariffs
Billing Terms and Definitions
Average Cost of Gas
Costs of the natural gas commodity and interstate pipeline transportation for delivery to Cascade Natural Gas’ distribution system.
Basic Service Charge
This charge covers a portion of the costs associated with meter reading and billing. These costs do not vary with the amount of natural gas used.
BTU Factor
British Thermal Unit is a measure of the volume of heat content. The BTU factor is an adjustment factor based on the actual heat content of the gas.
CCF
Hundreds of cubic feet, a measure of the volume of natural gas used, as recorded by your gas meter.
City Tax
Municipalities may charge a fee (City Tax) for the services we provide in their area. By law, we must pass these charges through to you. The fee only applies if you live in an area with an added tax.
Delivery Charge Per Therm
Portion of the rates designed to compensate Cascade Natural Gas for the cost to deliver natural gas from the interstate supply pipeline to your meter.
Energy Factor
The heating quality of natural gas can vary. To compensate for this, the volume used is multiplied by the energy factor to show the actual heating value of the gas supplied by Cascade Natural Gas. The company bills the customer for units of heat, not for volumes of gas.
Pressure Factor
A factor used to compensate for higher-than-normal delivery pressures. Standard delivery pressure is 0.25 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Rates
The rates reflected on the bill have been approved by the Public Utility Commission in the state where service is provided. Copies of current rate schedules are available at www.cngc.com. A copy of a current, proposed, most recently canceled or superseded tariff page is available by contacting customer service either by phone or in writing.
Therms
Actual heating value of the gas delivered to the customer. One therm equals 100,000 British Thermal Units (BTU). Number of therms used is determined by multiplying the volume of natural gas used by the Energy Factor and Pressure Factor.
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Average Cost of Gas
Costs of the natural gas commodity and interstate pipeline transportation for delivery to Cascade Natural Gas’ distribution system.
Basic Service Charge
This charge covers a portion of the costs associated with meter reading and billing. These costs do not vary with the amount of natural gas used.
BTU Factor
British Thermal Unit is a measure of the volume of heat content. The BTU factor is an adjustment factor based on the actual heat content of the gas.
CCF
Hundreds of cubic feet, a measure of the volume of natural gas used, as recorded by your gas meter.
City Tax
Municipalities may charge a fee (City Tax) for the services we provide in their area. By law, we must pass these charges through to you. The fee only applies if you live in an area with an added tax.
Delivery Charge Per Therm
Portion of the rates designed to compensate Cascade Natural Gas for the cost to deliver natural gas from the interstate supply pipeline to your meter.
Energy Factor
The heating quality of natural gas can vary. To compensate for this, the volume used is multiplied by the energy factor to show the actual heating value of the gas supplied by Cascade Natural Gas. The company bills the customer for units of heat, not for volumes of gas.
Pressure Factor
A factor used to compensate for higher-than-normal delivery pressures. Standard delivery pressure is 0.25 pounds per square inch (PSI).
Rates
The rates reflected on the bill have been approved by the Public Utility Commission in the state where service is provided. Copies of current rate schedules are available at www.cngc.com. A copy of a current, proposed, most recently canceled or superseded tariff page is available by contacting customer service either by phone or in writing.
Therms
Actual heating value of the gas delivered to the customer. One therm equals 100,000 British Thermal Units (BTU). Number of therms used is determined by multiplying the volume of natural gas used by the Energy Factor and Pressure Factor.
Energy Assistance Fund
Decoupling Mechanism
Deferred Gas Cost
Conservation
Pipeline Replacement
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FIT Credit
Rates and Tariffs
For the convenience of our customers, Cascade’s tariffs are made available here. The tariffs posted here are approved by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) and the Oregon Public Utility Commission (OPUC) and are the effective rates, rules and regulations of this company.
Cascade seeks to keep this information accurate and current, however, the official tariffs actually in effect, are on file with the respective regulatory Commission. Copies of the official tariffs are also available in each of Cascade’s business offices.
State Agencies
Integrated Resource Plan
Cascade Natural Gas files an integrated resource plan (IRP) that outlines its plan to meet future demand. For additional details:
For Washington, click here.
For Oregon, click here.