Large Nonresidential Gas
Typical Natural Gas Bill Data for Large Nonresidential NYSEG Customers
Interested in what comprises a typical large nonresidential natural gas bill? The graphs below compare average monthly natural gas bills over the last 10 years for large nonresidential customers who purchased their natural gas supply from NYSEG.
Monthly Large Commercial and Industrial Natural Gas Costs
Based on average use of 400,000 therms per year
The data in the above chart is based on average usage for a typical customer. Individual bills will vary depending on specific usage.
Some additional information about the average cost data
Delivery charge: What you pay NYSEG to transport natural gas to your business through our pipes.
- The delivery charge includes Revenue Decoupling Mechanism (RDM) and Transition charges. The RDM is a charge or credit on your bill that reflects the difference between forecast and actual delivery service revenues by service classification to encourage the promotion of energy efficiency and renewable technologies. The Transition Charge reflects the costs of making the natural gas industry more competitive and may be a charge or credit.
Supply charge: What you pay for natural gas purchased on your behalf by NYSEG.
- Customers represented in the above chart obtain their natural gas from a supplier other than NYSEG (also known as an energy services company or ESCO). The supply costs shown are based on NYSEG’s supply costs and are for illustrative purposes only.
Surcharges: What you pay in state mandated charges, including:
- Taxes: Includes the collection of Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) imposed by New York State and/or some local municipalities, where applicable.
- System Benefits Charge (SBC), which is used to fund initiatives focused on reducing natural gas use in New York.
Want to learn more?
View a 10-year comparison for NYSEG large nonresidential electricity customers here .