Michigan gas choice program

The utilities will continue to deliver natural gas to you but you may choose either an AGS or your local gas utility to sell you natural gas. MGU's program started June 1, Suppliers of natural gas may contact you to sign you up in any of these utilities' service territories. You can select the natural gas supplier of your choice or do nothing and continue to get your natural gas supplied by your local gas utility under. The MPSC does not regulate the supplier and therefore cannot cancel or change contracts.

Do I have to pay a fee if I switch suppliers? There is no fee for your original enrollment and you are also allowed to switch once each year without a fee. Does the MPSC regulate the rates of the suppliers participating in the program? No, the rates offered by suppliers are not regulated or approved by the MPSC.

It is up to you to determine if a supplier meets your needs. Be sure you understand the terms of the contract and the price you will pay. If you have questions or problems concerning your gas supply, you must contact the supplier.

Who will deliver the gas to my home? MGU will continue to deliver gas to your home. You will not need a new service line or meter if you choose a new supplier. For a typical residential customer, the delivery distribution cost and monthly customer charge are the same as a MGU sales customer. MGU also charges a balancing charge to all customers. Customers of alternative suppliers will see this as a separate charge on their bills.

Customers who do not switch will continue to have the charge included in the GCR factor on their bills. This charge covers the costs associated with gas storage and moving gas out of storage into the distribution system. If I choose an alternative supplier to purchase gas on my behalf, do I pay my utility any charges??

How can I find out which suppliers are participating in the program? How long will it take to switch to a new supplier? Approximately billing periods. Can I switch from one supplier to another? Yes, you can switch to another supplier at any time. However, be sure to ask your current supplier if there is a fee for early termination. When you enroll with a new supplier you will automatically be canceled with your old supplier and may be responsible for an early termination fee at that time.

You can switch back to MGU sales service at any time, but must remain with them for the following 12 months. How do I cancel my contract? You must contact the supplier to cancel your contract but please be aware of any early termination fees that may apply. The MPSC does not regulate the supplier and therefore cannot cancel or change contracts. Do I have to pay a fee if I switch suppliers? There is no fee for your original enrollment and you are also allowed to switch once each year without a fee.

Does the MPSC regulate the rates of the suppliers participating in the program? No, the rates offered by suppliers are not regulated or approved by the MPSC. It is up to you to determine if a supplier meets your needs. How do I cancel my contract?

You must contact the supplier to cancel your contract but please be aware of any early termination fees that may apply. The MPSC does not regulate the supplier and therefore cannot cancel or change contracts. Do I have to pay a fee if I switch suppliers?

There is no fee for your original enrollment and you are also allowed to switch once each year without a fee. Does the MPSC regulate the rates of the suppliers participating in the program? No, the rates offered by suppliers are not regulated or approved by the MPSC. It is up to you to determine if a supplier meets your needs.

Be sure you understand the terms of the contract and the price you will pay. If you have questions or problems concerning your gas supply, you must contact the supplier. Who will deliver the gas to my home?

Consumers Energy will continue to deliver gas to your home. You will not need a new service line or meter if you choose a new supplier. Your delivery distribution cost and monthly customer charge are the same as a Consumers Energy sales customer. If I choose an alternative supplier to purchase gas on my behalf, do I pay my utility any charges?