Back to list Service & repair Apr 26, 2011 23:00 Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates For May Calgary, AB (4/27/2011) - Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for May 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 May regulated natural gas rate is decreasing from the April rate of $4.284 per GJ to $3.878 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for May supplies of approximately $3.429 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.449 per GJ for April and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for May based on an average 6 GJ of consumption would be approximately $75 in the North. South Service Territory The South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer. For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the May regulated natural gas rate is decreasing from the April rate of $3.850 per GJ to $3.645 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for May supplies of approximately $3.429 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.216 per GJ for April and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for April based on an average 6 GJ of consumption would be approximately $65 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 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 46 US states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. For additional information, contact: Lynzey MacRae Public Relations Direct Energy Regulated Services 1-403-776.2315 lynzey.macrae@directenergy.com