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Natural Gas

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Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council Negotiates Record Low Prices for Early Winter Natural Gas

NOPEC is extremely pleased that it has succeeded in securing record low prices for our customers heading into the early winter season.

The prices for NOPEC's Dominion Energy Solutions customers:



For comparison, four years ago these prices were in the $11 to $12 per MCF range and just two years ago these prices were in the $7 per MCF range.

Joseph Migliorini, Chairman of NOPEC's Board of Directors, said the low gas prices will give a financial boost to Northeast Ohio.

"NOPEC is extremely cost-conscious and understands that there are plenty of our customers - particularly senior citizens - in our 173 member communities who are on fixed incomes," Migliorini said. "For NOPEC to negotiate a price for an important commodity such as natural gas that is substantially lower in price than it was two years ago is good news for NOPEC's customers. Since NOPEC was formed in 2000, we have saved Northeast Ohio more than $160 million in energy consumers' costs."

Chuck Keiper, NOPEC's Executive Director, said NOPEC will continue to aggressively work toward securing the lowest gas prices possible..

"The prices that we have secured through the end of 2012 for our customers are simply excellent," said Chuck Keiper, NOPEC's Executive Director. "Once again, NOPEC is bringing cost-saving energy value to our customers in 10 Northeast Ohio counties."

Keiper said " NOPEC expects to buy gas for the remaining part of the winter (January thru March, 2013) at prices comparable to the November-December prices that have already been secured."

"We are being diligent in our daily review of the market place," Keiper said. "We hope to deliver our best overall winter heating season pricing ever."

If any NOPEC customer has questions about either gas or electric, please refer them to our call centers. These numbers are:

For questions about NOPEC's gas program: 888-848-7914

For questions about NOPEC's electric program: 800-292-9284

If you have an issue or question that requires more detailed assistance, please call the NOPEC office at 440-248-1992.

Thank you.

Leaving NOPEC

NOPEC is a public entity that makes no profit and attempts to get you the very best price with no cost to you or your community. Any NOPEC customer, however, may leave NOPEC's gas program at any time at no cost to the customer. We caution NOPEC customers that should they go to another supplier, and subsequently wish to return to NOPEC, the enrollment process can take several months after cancelling with the previous supplier.

Returning to NOPEC

Should you wish to return to NOPEC's program, please contact our customer service line at 888.848.7914.