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Gas Choice gives your business the opportunity to choose your natural gas
supplier. By shopping for the best gas supply price, and having Wisconsin Public
Service deliver the gas, you have ability to save on your natural gas bill.
At WPSC, we've always worked hard to provide you with low-priced
natural gas service. But the energy industry is changing, and that means you
may find another supplier who can best meet your needs.
We encourage you to consider the possibilities Gas Choice brings for your
business. We also urge you to ask questions and be an informed gas consumer.
You can start by becoming familiar with some
basics about the gas industry.
For additional topics, please visit the following Frequently Asked Questions:
If your question is not answered here, or if you'd like further information,
please contact us.
- What Is Gas Choice?
- Gas Choice is an expansion of the gas transportation service WPSC
has offered to large natural gas users for some time now. These customers shop
for the best gas supply price and have WPSC deliver the gas, potentially
saving on their natural gas bill.
Gas Choice is designed to make this choice in gas suppliers an economical
option for smaller businesses.
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- Who Is Eligible For Gas Choice?
- Gas Choice is available to businesses who:
- are customers of Wisconsin Public Service, and
- use 5,000 or more therms of natural gas per year, per meter.
Customers interested in Gas Choice should sign up by March 1 to begin
transporting natural gas on the following Nov. 1.
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- How Reliable Is the Service I Will Receive?
- If you're eligible for Gas Choice and choose a natural gas supplier other than
WPSC, you will need to discuss the reliability of your gas supply with
your new supplier. We'll do everything possible to maintain gas supply to your
company, even if your supplier fails to deliver gas on your behalf —
but we can't guarantee that supply.
Anytime your supplier fails to deliver enough gas for your company, you may
be subject to fees or penalties. The responsibility for paying these fees or
penalties also needs to be negotiated between you and your gas supplier.
In summary, choosing a gas supplier other than WPSC brings both
potential benefits and risks:
| Benefits | Risks |
|---|
You may be able to find natural gas supply at
a lower price and save on your energy costs.
You can choose the firmness, or reliability,
of your natural gas supply, and associated pricing.
Your gas marketer may offer service options and
energy consulting services that can benefit your
business. | You and your supplier are responsible for
determining how much gas you need to deliver to the local
distribution system.
The firmness, or reliability, of your gas supply may vary. WPSC
can't guarantee that the supplier will deliver the gas you need.
You're entering into a three-party transaction,
which may be more complex.
More of your time may be required to manage the
agreement with your supplier. |
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- How Do I Sign Up with Another Natural Gas Supplier?
- The sign-up period for Gas Choice runs from January 1 through March 1. You can
then begin purchasing natural gas from the supplier of your choice on the
following November 1.
To let Wisconsin Public Service know you'll be purchasing gas from another
supplier, you and your gas marketer or broker will need to complete the
following forms:
Making a Decision About Gas Choice
Ultimately, the decision about how you want to purchase your natural gas supply
is up to you. Wisconsin Public Service encourages you to be an informed gas consumer.
Ask questions, and be knowledgeable about your choice. The frequently asked questions
we've compiled may help. Your gas marketer's role is to provide information about
pricing options available to you and to help you with the economics of your decision.
WPSC will always be here to supply your gas if you wish, to deliver your
gas, and to help you understand the changing energy marketplace.
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