Rate-switching timeline and process

January 1 - March 1

If you wish to switch gas rates, the process for doing so begins several months in advance. Between Jan. 1 and Mar. 1, you will need to complete a Notification of Intent to Switch Natural Gas Rate Schedules form and send it to WPS. This first step in the rate-switching process, and it notifies us of your intentions. The actual switch will occur the following November 1.

November 1

Before the Nov. 1 switch date, several addition forms are needed to complete the rate-switching process:

  • Marketer Verification Agreement - (formally - Agent Verification Agreement): you should complete this form with your gas marketer or broker. It tells us who your marketer or broker is, who we should notify if there is a gas constraint (you, your marketer or broker, or both), who has permission to access your information, and where your bill should be sent.
  • Electric Interruption/Gas Constraint Notification form: This form indicates which individual(s) at your company or your marketer's company should be notified if there is a gas constraint or interruption. Your WPS account executive will meet with you personally to complete this form.
  • Gas Transportation Contract: A gas transportation contract is required for all customers who transport gas to our system. Your WPS account executive will meet with you personally to complete this contract.
  • PEGASys online request form: After completing this form, you will gain access to the WPS online system for gas transportation marketers. You'll be able to view your hourly natural gas use over a secure connection.

Please note: If you are switching to traditional gas transportation service, you will need to supply uninterrupted 120-volt power to the metering site.

Questions?

If you have questions about the rate-switching timeline or process, please contact us.