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About UGI Utilities

UGI Utilities, Inc. traces its roots to 1882, when it was incorporated as the United Gas Improvement Co., making it the oldest public utility holding company in the United States. Today, UGI Utilities is a natural gas and electric utility serving approximately 660,000 to 700,000 customers across 45 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in Maryland. UGI Utilities provides energy delivery, billing, account services, and outage support across its service territory, and is regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

UGI Utilities Electricity & Gas Options

UGI Utilities (United Gas Improvement) delivers electricity and natural gas to customers in its service territory. Pennsylvania customers served by UGI Utilities can also purchase their electricity and natural gas supply from competitive energy providers under the state’s Gas Choice and Electric Choice programs. Customers can use UGI Utilities’ Price to Compare when reviewing offers from competitive suppliers.

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

Energy Deregulation in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s deregulated energy market allows residents to choose who supplies their electricity and natural gas instead of being limited to their utility’s default supply rate. Your local utility continues to manage the delivery of energy to your property and responds to outages, while the supplier you select is responsible for providing the actual energy.

With several suppliers competing for customers, you have access to different pricing and plan options rather than being limited to one utility-set supply rate. Changing suppliers is optional. If you decide not to switch, your utility will continue providing energy at its default rate, which can fluctuate as market conditions change.

For those looking to make their energy expenses more predictable, CPG offers fixed-rate plans that keep your supply price locked for the length of your chosen term. You can select a 3-, 6-, 9-, or 12-month plan, along with affordable, renewable-friendly pricing options. This gives you flexibility when choosing a plan and can make it easier to plan your energy budget.

FAQs

1. UGI delivers both my gas and electric. Does switching suppliers work the same way for both?

You can choose a competitive supplier separately for your electricity and natural gas supply. If UGI provides both services at your property, you do not have to switch both at the same time.

For example, you could choose CPG for your electricity supply while continuing to receive your natural gas supply through UGI, or switch the gas supply while keeping electricity with UGI’s default service.

The important distinction is:

• Electricity supply: can be compared separately.
• Natural gas supply: can be compared separately.
• UGI: continues to provide the applicable utility delivery service.

Before enrolling, check that the supplier and plan are available for the specific service and address you are shopping for.

2. I live in the Maryland county UGI serves. Does Pennsylvania’s deregulation rules still apply to me?

No. Pennsylvania’s energy-choice rules do not automatically apply just because UGI serves your property. UGI’s service territory includes customers in Pennsylvania and Maryland, and each state has its own energy regulations.

If your UGI service address is in Maryland, you need to follow the energy-choice rules that apply to that Maryland utility service. Maryland has its own competitive energy market and supplier requirements.

So, before choosing a supplier, confirm:

• Which state your service address is in
• Whether you are shopping for electricity or natural gas
• Which suppliers are authorized to serve that location

This distinction matters because the supplier options and rules can be different across state lines.

3. What does UGI Utilities cover if I switch to an ESCO?

Switching to a competitive energy supplier changes who supplies your energy, but UGI continues to provide the applicable utility delivery service. Your physical connection and utility infrastructure do not change simply because you choose a different supplier.

UGI continues to handle delivery-related responsibilities, including:

• Maintaining its utility infrastructure
• Delivering electricity or natural gas
• Responding to applicable outages and emergencies
• Providing utility service and account support

The competitive supplier handles the supply portion under the terms of your agreement.

4. Can I switch back to UGI Utilities after choosing an ESCO?

Yes. You can return to UGI’s default supply service after choosing a competitive supplier, subject to the terms of your supplier agreement. Choosing a supplier does not permanently change your utility service.

Before switching back, review your current supplier contract for:

• Contract length
• Cancellation requirements
• Early termination fees
• Renewal terms

UGI remains responsible for the applicable delivery service regardless of which eligible supplier provides your energy supply, so changing suppliers does not require a new physical connection.

5. Does choosing an ESCO affect my UGI Utilities bill?

Yes, it can change the supply portion of your bill, while UGI’s applicable delivery charges continue to apply. The utility remains responsible for delivering your energy even after you choose a competitive supplier.

Your bill can generally be understood as two parts:

• Supply: the cost of the electricity or natural gas provided by your chosen supplier.
• Delivery: the charges associated with delivering that energy through UGI’s utility system.

If you choose a competitive supplier, compare its supply rate with UGI’s current Price to Compare, where applicable. Also review the contract length, fixed or variable pricing, renewal terms, and applicable fees before enrolling.

6. How old is UGI Utilities as a company?

UGI’s history dates back to 1882, when the United Gas Improvement Co. was incorporated. The company grew from a gas utility business into a broader energy company with utility operations serving customers in Pennsylvania and other markets.

UGI’s history is more than 140 years old, making it one of the longest-established names in the American utility industry.

Today, UGI Utilities provides natural gas and electric utility service, primarily in Pennsylvania, while the broader UGI Corporation operates several energy businesses.