Back to list Service & repair May 30, 2013 23:00 Direct Energy Regulated Services Announces Natural Gas Rates for June May 31, 2013 - Direct Energy Regulated Services has announced default natural gas rates for June 2013. These rates will apply to customers who have not chosen a competitive supplier within the ATCO Gas North and South service territories. The rates have been verified by the Alberta Utilities Commission. North Service Territory The North territory includes customers living in and north of the City of Red Deer. For customers in the ATCO Gas North service territory, the June regulated natural gas rate is increasing from the May rate of $4.188 per GJ to $4.594 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for June supplies of approximately $3.502 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $1.092 per GJ for May and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for June based on an average 3 GJ of consumption would be approximately $69 in the North. South Service Territory The South territory includes customers living south of the City of Red Deer. For customers in the ATCO Gas South service territory, the June regulated natural gas rate is increasing from the May rate of $4.146 per GJ to $4.289 per GJ. This rate reflects a market price for June supplies of approximately $3.502 per GJ as reported by the NGX, and incorporates an adjustment of $0.787 per GJ for May and prior months. The typical residential gas bill for June based on an average 3 GJ of consumption would be approximately $55 in the South. Further information on regulated gas supply and a complete list of competitive retailers can be found on the Alberta government's customer choice website at: www.ucahelps.gov.ab.ca. About Direct Energy Direct Energy is one of North America's largest energy and energy-related services providers with more than 6 million residential and commercial customer relationships. Direct Energy provides customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE:CNA), one of the world's leading integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 46 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and 10 provinces in Canada. For further information, please contact: Jeff Lanthier Manager, External Relations Direct Energy Regulated Services jeff.lanthier@directenergy.com 905-943-6260