Natural Gas Glossary
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Adjusted Reading When we correct a previously used meter reading, we will show the new reading as "adjusted". Back to Top |
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CCF One hundred cubic feet of gas; a measure of quantity. Onc CCF will heat about 160 gallons of your tap water to 130 degrees Farenheit - the average hot water temperature. Back to Top |
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Commodity Charges/Gas Supply Charges The charges for the natural gas product which is sold either in cubic feet or decatherms. Back to Top |
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Delivery Service Charges The costs of delivering gas to you through the Utility's pipeline system, which is owned and operated by the Utility. This cost is regulated by the PSC and is the same price for all customers, no matter which supplier you choose. Back to Top |
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Deregulation and Unbundling The utilities or local supply companies have unbundled their services allowing National Fuel Resources, Inc. (NFR) to provide energy supplies directly to customers and utilize the Utility's system to transport and deliver to your home or business. Back to Top |
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Energy Service Company (ESCO) A company offering energy and related services to customers in a deregulated energy environment. NFR is an ESCO. Back to Top |
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Gas Supply Charges The actual costs of the natural gas you purchased. Back to Top |
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MCF One thousand cubic feet of gas. There are 10 CCF's in 1 MCF. So, for example, a gas price of $.80 per CCF is the same as $8.00 per MCF. Back to Top |
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Minimum Bill (Basic Service Charge) Covers the Utility's charge of the costs that do not change based on the amount of gas you use. These costs include billing, meter reading, and line maintenance. This charge is billed to you whether or not you use any gas. Back to Top |
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Transportation and/or Distribution System The pipes and other equipment used to distribute and deliver natural gas to end-use consumers from the interstate gas pipelines. Back to Top |