PPS protects you from the unpredictability of the natural gas market by freezing your gas supply rate. While rates may rise or fall sharply, your rate will stay exactly the same for a year.
Know what to expect this winter.
About 75% of residential gas consumption occurs between November and March, when natural gas prices are likely to climb. By enrolling in PPS, you can help protect yourself from the rate increases that normally occur during the cold winter months, when your usage is the highest.
The past can help you determine your future.
To be sure you're making a decision that's right for you, it's important to consider your gas usage and natural gas prices. A recent history of regulated gas prices shows just how often they change, sometimes dramatically.
This table shows the high and low gas supply charges over the last five heating seasons.
| Residential and Small Commercial Gas Price |
Heating
Season | High
Per ccf | Low
Per ccf |
| 2008-2009 | $1.31 | $1.16 |
| 2007-2008 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2006-2007 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2005-2006 | $1.40 | $1.28 |
| 2004-2005 | $0.91 | $0.79 |
| 2003-2004 | $0.76 | $0.72 |
Past prices are not necessarily an indication of future gas prices, since they are affected by a variety of factors. The following graph shows how gas rates have fluctuated since January 2004.
In such an unpredictable market, it's a comfort to to know
You can lock in stability with PPS.