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About Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania

Headquartered in Canonsburg, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is one of the state’s leading energy companies, delivering natural gas service to more than 445,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in 450 communities across 26 counties throughout Pennsylvania’s greater York, State College, and Western Pennsylvania service territories. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania is one of NiSource’s regulated utility companies and provides billing, account services, and outage support across its territory.

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania (Natural Gas Options)

Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania delivers natural gas to customers within its service territory. Pennsylvania customers served by Columbia Gas can also purchase their natural gas supply from competitive energy providers under the state’s natural gas choice program. Customers can use Columbia Gas Price to Compare when reviewing offers from competitive suppliers.

Utility vs ESCO(CPG): What’s the Difference?

Energy Deregulation in Pennsylvania

Energy deregulation in Pennsylvania gives customers greater control over their energy supplier. Rather than automatically purchasing electricity or natural gas at the utility’s default rate, customers can choose a supplier that offers a plan suited to their preferences. The local utility still remains responsible for delivering the energy and handling service outages.

The presence of competing suppliers also means customers can compare different plans and pricing instead of depending on a single supply option from the utility. You don’t have to make a switch if you don’t want to. Customers who remain with their utility’s default supply will continue paying the applicable default rate, which changes with movements in the energy market.

CPG provides fixed-rate plans for customers who want their supply price to remain consistent throughout their agreement. Depending on your needs, you can choose a 3, 6, 9, or 12-month term. CPG also offers affordable, renewable-friendly pricing options, giving you different ways to approach your energy supply while planning your costs with greater predictability.

FAQs

1. Why does Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania have separate service territories across the state?

Columbia Gas Pennsylvania serves distinct areas across greater York, State College, and Western Pennsylvania rather than one continuous geographic area. The utility currently provides natural gas service across 450 communities in 26 counties.

Regardless of which part of the service territory you live in, eligible customers can participate in Columbia Gas’s CHOICE® program and purchase their natural gas supply from a certified supplier instead of Columbia Gas.

2. What areas does Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania serve?

Columbia Gas in Pennsylvania serves approximately 450,000 customers across 450 communities in 26 counties. Its service territory includes parts of Pennsylvania’s greater York, State College, and Western Pennsylvania regions.

The utility provides natural gas service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across these communities.

3. What does Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania cover if I switch to an ESCO?

Switching to a competitive natural gas supplier like CPG changes who supplies your gas, but Columbia Gas continues to deliver it to your home or business. Columbia Gas states that customers who choose another supplier still receive the same delivery service from the utility.

Columbia Gas continues to:

• Deliver natural gas through its distribution system
• Read your meter
• Perform required safety checks
• Respond to natural gas emergencies

Your supplier handles the natural gas supply, while Columbia Gas remains responsible for the delivery side of your service.

4. Can I switch back to Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania after choosing an ESCO?

Yes, you can return to Columbia Gas’s natural gas supply service after choosing a competitive supplier, subject to the applicable program and supplier terms. Columbia Gas’s CHOICE® program allows customers to cancel their current choice enrollment, although the utility notes that fees or penalties may apply depending on the agreement.

Before switching back, check your supplier agreement for:

• Cancellation requirements
• Contract length
• Early termination fees
• Other applicable terms

Returning to Columbia Gas supply does not require changing your physical gas connection because Columbia Gas remains the delivery utility.

5. Does choosing an ESCO affect my Columbia Gas bill?

Yes, it can change the supply portion of your natural gas costs, while Columbia Gas continues to charge for delivery service. The utility remains responsible for delivering the gas through its distribution system after you choose a competitive supplier.

The two costs serve different purposes:

• Supply: the cost of the natural gas purchased from your chosen supplier.
• Delivery: the cost associated with distributing that gas to your property through Columbia Gas’s system.

For commercial and industrial customers participating in Columbia Gas’s General Distribution Service, the utility states that customers receive a Columbia Gas bill for distribution charges and a separate supplier bill for the gas commodity.