Title
A Resolution Setting the Gas Cost Adjustment Effective March 1, 2023
Presenter:
Tristan Gearhart, Chief Planning and Finance Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
Travas Deal, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Springs Utilities
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Summary:
Colorado Springs Utilities (Utilities) is proposing a change to the Gas Cost Adjustment (GCA) rate effective March 1, 2023. The proposed GCA rate adjustment changes the current rate of $0.6008 per Ccf to $0.3268 per Ccf.
Background:
Utilities performs continuous monitoring of GCA with monthly updates provided to the Utilities Board.
Previous Council Action:
On November 22, 2022, City Council approved the GCA rate of $0.6008 per Ccf by Resolution 212-22.
Financial Implications:
Implementing the proposed rates will impact the respective customer’s Sample Total Monthly Natural Gas bill:
Residential natural gas bill decrease of $16.44 or 26.1%
Commercial natural gas bill decrease of $339.76 or 31.8%
Industrial natural gas bill decrease of $3,397.60 or 32.4%
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
N/A
Stakeholder Process:
N/A
Alternatives:
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Recommended Action
Proposed Motion:
Move approval of the Resolution.
Summary of Ordinance Language
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