Elizabethtown Gas Rate Selection Guide
Elizabethtown Gas, a South Jersey Industries (SJI) subsidiary, is a regulated natural gas distribution utility serving roughly 300,000 customers across 14 New Jersey counties. C&I customers access usage data through the My Account portal and the EnergyCAP Utility Company Platform, with EDI available to licensed third-party suppliers under New Jersey's competitive gas market.
Elizabethtown Gas Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDS | Firm commercial | Service charge + per-therm delivery + BGSS-M (per Tariff No. 19) | Most commercial buildings and small industrial sites |
| LVD | Large firm volume | Service charge + volumetric delivery (per Tariff No. 19) | High-throughput facilities with steady firm load |
| Interruptible (ITS/IS/CS/CSI) | Interruptible | Lower interruptible delivery rates with curtailment (per Tariff No. 19) | Industrials with dual-fuel capability or flexible load |
| BGSS-P / BGSS-M | Gas commodity | BGSS-P $0.6962/therm eff. 2/1/2026; BGSS-M $0.7192/therm eff. 1/1/2026 | Non-shopping customers (else third-party supply) |
Market Overview
Elizabethtown Gas is the regulated distribution utility under NJBPU oversight (Tariff B.P.U. No. 19). The gas commodity is competitive: customers may stay on the utility's Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS) or choose a licensed Third-Party Supplier. Distribution (delivery) charges remain regulated regardless of supplier choice.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Elizabethtown Gas Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Elizabethtown Gas charges a regulated monthly Service (customer) Charge plus volumetric per-therm Distribution and rider charges, in addition to the BGSS gas-commodity charge for non-shopping customers. Commercial and industrial customers are served under firm classifications (GDS, LVD/Large Volume, EGF) and interruptible classifications (ITS, IS, CS, CSI). As of the February 1, 2026 BGSS update, the residential Distribution Rate is $0.6991/therm with a $11.50 monthly Service Charge and a BGSS-Periodic rate of $0.6962/therm; C&I delivery rates are set by classification in Tariff No. 19. Specific C&I per-therm delivery charges should be read directly from the tariff book.
Effective: February 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Distribution Service (GDS) | commercial | Firm commercial and smaller industrial customers taking general distribution service. | Monthly Service Charge plus volumetric per-therm Distribution Rate, BGSS (or third-party supply), and Societal Benefits / rider charges (CEP, RAC, USF, Lifeline, EEP, IIP, CIP). BGSS-Monthly applies to GDS supply customers. Per-therm delivery charges set in Tariff No. 19. | — |
| Large Volume Distribution Service (LVD) | industrial | High-volume firm commercial and industrial customers. | Service charge plus declining/volumetric per-therm delivery charges; BGSS-Monthly applies to utility-supply customers. Designed for large firm load; exact rates per Tariff No. 19. | — |
| Electric Generation Facility Service (EGF) | industrial | Gas service to electric generation facilities. | BGSS-Monthly supply classification with volumetric delivery charges per Tariff No. 19. | — |
| Interruptible / Contract Service (ITS, IS, CS, CSI) | industrial | Large industrial customers willing to accept service interruptions in exchange for lower delivery rates. | Interruptible delivery rates, often contract-based, with curtailment provisions. Rates negotiated/set under Tariff No. 19. | — |
| Natural Gas Vehicle Service (NGV) | commercial | Compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling and natural gas vehicle service. | BGSS-Monthly supply classification with NGV-specific delivery rates and programs. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Multi-site commercial portfolio needing usage data
Centralize Elizabethtown Gas consumption for analytics and benchmarking.
GDS covers most commercial buildings; EnergyCAP is the only structured (CSV) consumption channel and feeds ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
- Register every building in EnergyCAP UCP
- Link to Portfolio Manager for NJ benchmarking compliance
- Add your energy team as delegated users for ongoing access
High-volume industrial facility
Minimize delivery cost on large, steady gas load.
LVD is built for high firm throughput; interruptible classifications cut delivery rates for facilities that can curtail or switch fuels.
- Confirm LVD vs GDS fit based on annual therms
- Assess dual-fuel capability before electing interruptible
- Model curtailment risk against delivery savings
Cost-focused buyer evaluating supplier choice
Lower the commodity portion of the gas bill.
Only the commodity is competitive; shopping a Third-Party Supplier against the BGSS Price-to-Compare is the primary lever.
- Benchmark offers against current BGSS-P ($0.6962/therm eff 2/1/2026)
- Prefer fixed contracts to hedge winter spikes
- Watch for early-termination fees and teaser rates
Third-party energy manager / consultant
Establish authorized, repeatable data access.
Elizabethtown Gas has no Green Button/CMD, so delegated EnergyCAP access or EDI 867 is the durable path for ongoing data.
- Use EnergyCAP delegated-user access for CSV exports
- Register with NJBPU if accessing data as a consultant
- Set up EDI 867 if also providing supply services
Historical Rate Trends
Elizabethtown Gas commodity (BGSS) rates adjust periodically through NJBPU dockets, with self-implementing winter increases capped at 5% of a typical residential bill. The BGSS-Periodic rate moved from $0.5340/therm (through Nov 2025) to $0.6132/therm (Dec 1, 2025) to $0.6962/therm (Feb 1, 2026). The monthly BGSS-M rate rose from ~$0.518/therm (Oct 2025) to $0.7192/therm (Jan 1, 2026), tracking NYMEX gas prices.
December 1, 2025
Self-implementing BGSS-Periodic increase from $0.5340 to $0.6132/therm.
+5%February 1, 2026
Self-implementing BGSS-Periodic increase from $0.6132 to $0.6962/therm (+$8.30 on a 100-therm residential bill).
+5%Overall trend: Rising over winter 2025-26, driven by higher wholesale gas costs and a forecast BGSS under-recovery.
Next expected change: Next periodic BGSS true-up tied to the GR25050315 docket for the BGSS year ending September 30, 2026; monthly BGSS-M continues to reset each month.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because delivery is regulated and identical across suppliers, C&I gas savings at Elizabethtown Gas come mainly from supplier shopping, rate-classification fit, load flexibility, and efficiency.
Shop the gas commodity
For: All C&I classifications
Compare licensed Third-Party Supplier offers against the utility BGSS Price-to-Compare; only the commodity is competitive.
Confirm correct rate classification
For: Commercial & industrial
Verify the account is on the optimal firm classification (GDS vs LVD) for its annual throughput to minimize volumetric delivery charges.
Evaluate interruptible service
For: Large industrial
Facilities with dual-fuel capability or curtailable load can move to interruptible classifications (ITS/IS/CS/CSI) for lower delivery rates.
Benchmark and reduce usage
For: Buildings over 25,000 sq ft
Use EnergyCAP + ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to benchmark and target efficiency; reduces both delivery and commodity volumetric charges.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Elizabethtown Gas interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
New Jersey's gas market is deregulated. Elizabethtown Gas delivers gas and bills customers, but the commodity can be purchased from any NJBPU-licensed Third-Party Supplier. Customers who do not shop default to the utility's Basic Gas Supply Service (BGSS).
How to Compare Elizabethtown Gas Suppliers
- 01Determine your BGSS Price-to-Compare from your bill / utility tariff
- 02Review NJBPU-licensed suppliers on the Elizabethtown Gas website
- 03Request and compare written offers (fixed vs variable, term length)
- 04Sign an authorization; the supplier enrolls the account via EDI (effective 10-30 days)
- 05Confirm the supplier and rate on your next bill
Contract Terms for Elizabethtown Gas Supply Agreements
- Fixed or variable per-therm commodity pricing
- Term lengths commonly 6-36 months
- Delivery charges remain billed by Elizabethtown Gas regardless of supplier
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Elizabethtown Gas Rates
- Variable rates can spike in winter
- Early-termination fees on fixed contracts
- Introductory teaser rates that reset higher
- Anti-slamming: switches require written authorization
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a commercial customer get interval or daily gas usage from Elizabethtown Gas?▾
Granular consumption is delivered through the EnergyCAP Utility Company Platform (https://ucp.energycap.com/etg/), not the My Account portal. Register the building, link meters, and export consumption as CSV. This is the same channel used for NJ Clean Energy Act benchmarking of buildings over 25,000 sq ft.
Does Elizabethtown Gas support Green Button or a public API?▾
No. Elizabethtown Gas does not offer Green Button Download My Data, Connect My Data, or a public utility API. Programmatic access is available indirectly through the EnergyCAP developer API once data is synced, or via EDI 867 for licensed suppliers.
Can a third party (energy manager or consultant) pull our usage data?▾
Yes, with written customer authorization. Options are: add the third party as a delegated user in EnergyCAP/Portfolio Manager, or email a signed authorization to etgtpsbillingsupport@sjindustries.com for a manual data pull (PDF/Excel/CSV, 5-10 business days).
Can our business choose a different gas supplier?▾
Yes. New Jersey has a deregulated gas supply market. Elizabethtown Gas continues to deliver gas and bill the account, while a licensed Third-Party Supplier provides the commodity. Compare supplier offers against the utility's BGSS Price-to-Compare before switching.
How do suppliers exchange data with Elizabethtown Gas?▾
Through ANSI X12 EDI under NJ BPU guidelines. Suppliers must hold an NJBPU license, execute agreements with SJI/Elizabethtown Gas, and complete 814 (enrollment) and 867 (usage) test transactions before going live.
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