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Avista gas bills went up about 8.5% starting Oct. 31, just as heating season ramps up
Avista's typical monthly bill climbs by $5.83
| Before | Measure | After |
|---|---|---|
| $68.64 | Monthly bill, 45 therms | $74.47 |
| $124.8 | January bill, 89 therms | $136.3 |
Source: Grants Pass Tribune
If you heat with Avista gas, your bill is higher now. The Oregon Public Utility Commission says a typical residential customer using 45 therms a month will pay about $5.83 more, or about 8.5%, according to KOBI. The Grants Pass Tribune puts that at $68.64 rising to $74.47.
Cold months hit harder: Avista's January example rises $11.53. Its projected natural gas commodity cost falls 17.7%, but a smaller credit for earlier collections largely offsets that. Public purpose funding adds about $2.91 a month, and a revenue adjustment called decoupling adds $2.06. PUC Chair Letha Tawney said, "The utility doesn't run a profit on these gas costs."
- NW Natural: roughly $6.30 more a month for a typical home
- Cascade Natural Gas: $7.38 more a month
- Payment help: call Avista at 1-800-227-9187
- Rebates and energy-saving tips: Energy Trust of Oregon
Cascade customers see the biggest jump among the three utilities
Source: Grants Pass Tribune
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Avista | 8.5% |
| NW Natural | 7.3% |
| Cascade | 10.7% |
