As of Nov. 1, 2022, the new annual sales Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) in Oregon are $0.50676 per therm, compared to the previous $0.31601; the winter sales WACOG in Oregon are $0.61458 per therm, compared to the previous $0.37582.
The new annual sales WACOG in Washington are $0.46972 per therm, compared to the previous $0.34873; the winter sales WACOG in Washington are $0.56965 per therm, compared to the previous $0.41473.
Also as of Nov. 1, 2022, Firm transportation and interruptible transportation service customers in Oregon see increases in volumetric charges; however, the customer charge of $675.00 remains the same.¬
Changes in the WACOG apply to all firm and interruptible customers who purchase their gas commodity from NW Natural. The actual percentage change in your NW Natural costs are determined by your individual service selections and usage patterns.
In Oregon, the changes to the year's rates are driven by multiple factors, including a global increase of energy prices due to energy market disruptions and inflationary pressures, in addition to the combined effects of the annual Purchased Gas Adjustment and a general rate case, recently approved by the Oregon Public Utility Commission.
In Washington, the changes to the year's rates are driven by multiple factors, including a global increase of energy prices due to energy market disruptions and inflationary pressures, in addition to the combined effects of the annual Purchased Gas Adjustment and a general rate case approved last year by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission.