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PSC accepts Columbia Gas of Maryland’s EBS rider for April 2025 billing cycle
Summary
The commission accepted Columbia Gas of Maryland Inc.’s elected balancing services (EBS) rider filing to take effect with the April 2025 billing cycle; staff and company representatives presented the filing and staff recommended acceptance.
The Public Service Commission accepted Columbia Gas of Maryland Inc.’s elected balancing services (EBS) rider filing for effect with Columbia’s April 2025 billing cycle during its March 5, 2025 administrative meeting.
Staff said Columbia filed its EBS rate on Jan. 31, 2025. The rider applies to customers served under Columbia’s transportation service program and offered three options; staff reported that all 359 customers on the EBS rider had selected Option 1, which allows customers to carry a bank of gas month to month on Columbia’s system.
Under the company’s tariff, EBS Option 1 rates must not exceed the maximum rate of 0.00956¢ per therm. Staff calculated the EBS cost divided by therms and determined a calculated rate of 0.00989¢ per therm, which exceeded the tariff maximum; staff recommended billing the tariff maximum. The commission moved to accept the EBS rider for filing effective with the April 2025 billing cycle and the motion passed unanimously.
Rebecca Danhires, manager of rates and regulatory for Columbia, and staff member Cameron Walton were available for questions on the filing; no further questions were recorded and commissioners voted to accept the filing.
