Small rate increase to take effect for FortisBC customers effective July 1

The company says it has also received approval from the BCUC to maintain the cost of gas rate for its customers at $1.660 per GJ as of July 1. As it has explained in the past, FortisBC acquires gas at market-based prices, and factors like supply and demand, weather and economic conditions affect the price of gas in North America. It does not mark up the cost of natural gas, so customers pay what it pays.

In addition to the designated RNG blend, FortisBC will continue to offer the separate voluntary designated RNG program, the cost of which will remain unchanged at $8.66 per GJ as of July 1. The voluntary RNG program allows customers to choose to designate up to 100 per cent of the gas they use as RNG, inclusive of the 3.5 per cent designated blend. The BCUC reviews FortisBC’s cost of gas and voluntary RNG program rates every three months and will review them again in September.

“FortisBC keeps affordability top of mind when setting rates and taking steps to support provincial climate goals by supporting lower carbon energy2 options,” said Michelle Carman, vice president of customer service and external communications. “Customers who have questions about their bill are encouraged to reach out. Our customer service team can answer billing questions, provide energy-saving tips and offer personalized solutions that fit your needs.”

FortisBC has tips on low-cost and no-cost ways that can help customers lower their energy use. Customers can also use My energy use, through Account Online, which provides them with a better understanding of their home’s energy use and ways they can lower it. They can use the rebates and offers finder to find even more ways to help save energy and reduce costs.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

Small rate increase to take effect for FortisBC customers effective July 1

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