Back to list Service & repair Aug 30, 2011 23:00 Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates For September Calgary, AB (8/31/2011) - Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for September 2011. 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 September regulated natural gas rate is decreasing from the August rate of $3.592 per GJ to $3.343 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for September supplies of approximately $3.397 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of ($0.054) per GJ for August and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for September based on an average 5 GJ of consumption would be approximately $72 in the North. South Service Territory For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the September regulated natural gas rate is decreasing from the August rate of $3.896 per GJ to $3.323 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for September supplies of approximately $3.397 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of ($0.074) per GJ for August and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for August based on an average 5 GJ of consumption would be approximately $61 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 services providers with over five 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 45 US states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. For further information, please contact: Crystal Jongeward Public Relations Direct Energy Regulated Services 1-416-590-3248 crystal.jongeward@directenergy.com