For customers not already participating in Energy Choice or
in a governmental aggregation program, Dominion East Ohio will continue to make
available its Standard Service Offer (SSO) rate for natural gas supply. The
SSO rate varies each month and is based on market pricing, which makes it easier
for customers to shop for a new natural gas supplier. Early in 2009, Dominion
East Ohio will go through a transition that will result in all choice-eligible
customers purchasing gas from an alternate supplier.
Why is Dominion East Ohio making these changes?
In moving to more market-based rates for natural gas, Dominion East Ohio expects
more competition and expanded pricing options for customers’ natural gas
service. Dominion East Ohio makes no profit on the price it charges for gas
and believes that customers will benefit from greater competition. Even with
this change, Dominion will still continue to deliver the gas to its 1.2 million
customers.
What will this do to my bill?
With the continuation of the SSO rate, customers can expect to see competitive
market prices from suppliers. Since natural gas prices nationwide are higher
than last year, customers should shop carefully for the best price and remember
to check the terms of their current supply agreement since early termination
fees sometimes apply. The SSO rate, which applies to customers who still buy
their gas from Dominion East Ohio, changes monthly.
