Gas Choice in Wisconsin
Gas Choice gives your business the opportunity to choose your natural gas supplier. By shopping for the best gas supply price, and having WPS deliver the gas, you have ability to save on your natural gas bill.
At WPS, 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.
- What is Gas Choice?
- Who is eligible for Gas Choice?
- How reliable is the service I will receive?
- How do I sign up with another natural gas supplier?
If your question is not answered here, or if you'd like more information, please contact us.
- What is Gas Choice?
- Gas Choice is an expansion of the gas transportation service WPS
has offered to large natural gas users for some time now. These customers shop
for the best gas supply price and have WPS 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.
- Who is eligible for Gas Choice?
- Gas Choice is available to businesses who:
- are customers of WPS, and
- use 5,000 or more therms of natural gas per year, per meter.
- How reliable is the service I will receive?
- If you're eligible for Gas Choice and choose a natural gas supplier other than
WPS, 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 WPS 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 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 reliability of your gas supply may vary. WPS 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.
- 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 WPS know you'll be purchasing gas from another supplier, you and your gas marketer or broker will need to complete the following forms:- Notice of Intent to Switch Natural Gas Schedules
- Agent Verification Agreement
- Customer Authorization to Release Gas and/or Electric Information
- On-Line Energy Information System Account Request Form
Ultimately, the decision about how you want to purchase your natural gas supply is up to you. WPS encourages you to be an informed 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. WPS will always be here to supply your gas if you wish, to deliver your gas, and to help you understand the changing energy marketplace.