Back to list Service & repair Dec 30, 2011 00:00 Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates For January 2012 Columbus, Ohio (12/30/2011) - Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for January 2012. These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The rates have been verified by the Alberta Utilities Commission. North Service Territory The North territory includes customers living in and north of the City of Red Deer. For customers in the ATCO Gas North service territory, the January regulated natural gas rate is decreasing from the December rate of $3.299 per GJ to $2.952 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for January supplies of approximately $2.921 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.031 per GJ for December and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for January based on an average 20 GJ of consumption would be approximately $144 in the North. South Service Territory The South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer. The South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer. This rate reflects a market price for January supplies of approximately $2.921 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.036 per GJ for December and prior months. "The typical residential gas bill for January based on an average 20 GJ of consumption would be approximately $128 in the South. Further information on regulated gas supply and a complete list of competitive retailers can be found on the Alberta government's customer choice website at: www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca. About Direct Energy Direct Energy is one of North America's largest energy and energy-related service providers with over 6 million residential and commercial customer relationships. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE:CNA), one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 states and 10 provinces in Canada. For additional information, contact: Emily Richardson Public Relations Direct Energy Regulated Services 1-416-758-8979 Emily.Richardson@directenergy.com Direct Energy® is a subsidiary of Centrica plc. All rights reserved. Centrica was created following the demerger of British Gas plc in 1997 and is now a leading supplier of energy and related services. To read more about Centrica plc please visit www.centrica.com.