Rate Case
Greater Minnesota Gas, Inc. (GMG) is a regulated utility under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (Commission). The rates customers pay are approved by the Commission. When the costs of providing safe and reliable natural gas service exceed what customers are paying in rates, GMG files a request for a rate increase with the Commission, commonly referred to as a “rate case”. GMG has not requested a rate increase since 2009.
Requested increases are the result of additional costs necessary to maintain a safe and reliable system, upgrade infrastructure and technology as necessary, meet growing demand, and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements such as environmental mandates.
GMG does not have authority to change rates without approval from the Commission.
Information about GMG’s current rate case:
Rate Case Updates
GMG files natural gas price increase request
On November 1, 2024, GMG, filed a natural gas price increase request of approximately $1.4 million in annual revenues with the Commission. If approved, it would increase a residential customer’s monthly bill by an average of about $5.86 per month. GMG has not asked for a price increase in 15 years.
Investments in system upgrades and pipeline projects enhancing the reliability, safety and integrity of the natural gas system, as well as increased costs to operate and maintain that system, are the main reasons for the rate increase request.
As part of GMG’s rate increase request, the impact for an average GMG residential customer using approximately 86 dekatherms per year is about $5.86 per month, or $70.32 annually.
GMG also filed a request with the Commission to implement its full requested price increase on an interim basis, which, if approved, would be implemented while the Commission reviews the overall request. Interim rates allow the Company to collect new revenues while the overall request is pending before the Commission, and revenues collected are subject to refund if the Commission approves a lower amount than the interim rate. The impact for residential customers would be the same as the underlying rate request, which is approximately $5.86 per month for a residential customer.
GMG encourages customers to use energy wisely. Conservation tips, information on energy assistance and information on the company’s budget billing program can be found on this website.