What is the CGA?
A CGA is a Cost of Gas Adjustment, also known as a Cost of Gas Factor (CGF) in Northern Utilities’ rates. Both the CGA and the CGF include the cost of the gas commodity purchased to serve the utility’s customers and the cost to deliver the gas from the point of purchase to the local company’s “city gate.” The CGA is the difference between the actual cost of gas and that amount included in base rates. All three gas utilities are allowed to collect 100% of their cost of gas so any difference between actual gas costs and gas revenues are subject to future reconciliation. Northern Utilities has a Cost of Gas Factor which changes every six months for the winter and summer periods. In addition, if it appears that Northern will either under or over collect substantially within the rate period, it may file a mid-course rate adjustment. Both Bangor Gas and Maine Natural Gas have monthly cost of gas rates. These rates change on a monthly basis based upon the indexed projected price of gas for th
Related Questions
- I am a CGA member interested in completing one or two courses only for professional development purposes. Can I enroll in SAIT degree courses?
- Do any Canadian academic institutions offer special undergraduate or graduate degrees for students in the CGA program?
- I know the CGA program is delivered online. Where can I find out about computer or software requirements?
