Kansas Gas Service Rate Selection Guide
Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONE Gas, is the largest natural gas distribution utility in Kansas, serving roughly 502,000 customers across 360+ communities. Billing data is available through an online portal and mobile app with 13 months of PDF statements; there is no Green Button, public API, or interval data program, so C&I data access relies on the portal, transportation-service electronic flow measurement, and third-party aggregators.
Kansas Gas Service Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSS (Small) | Bundled sales | $32.20/mo + $2.8704/Mcf + COG | Small commercial sites under 200 Mcf/year |
| GSL (Large) | Bundled sales | $54.00/mo + $2.1369/Mcf + COG | Mid-size commercial sites, 200-1,500 Mcf/year |
| STk (Small Transport) | Transportation (delivery only) | $59.00/mo + $1.8549/Mcf delivery | C&I 800+ Mcf/year buying gas from a marketer |
| LVTk (Large Volume Transport) | Transportation (delivery only) | Service charge + volumetric delivery (see tariff) | High-volume industrial transportation customers |
Market Overview
Regulated monopoly gas distribution overseen by the Kansas Corporation Commission. Cost-of-gas is passed through via the Cost of Gas Rider and reconciled separately from delivery rates. Eligible C&I customers can elect transportation service and procure gas from third-party suppliers.
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Current Rate Schedules
Kansas Gas Service delivery rates are set by the KCC. C&I sales schedules combine a fixed monthly service charge with a per-Mcf delivery charge, plus pass-through riders (Cost of Gas, Gas System Reliability Surcharge, Weather Normalization Adjustment, Ad Valorem Tax Surcharge). Transportation schedules charge delivery only. Figures below are from the current KCC-approved tariff sheets (effective 11/01/2024, docket 24-KGSG-610-RTS); the commodity cost is separate and changes monthly via the Cost of Gas Rider.
Effective: November 1, 2024 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSS - General Sales Service (Small) | commercial | Nonresidential customers with annual deliveries under 200 Mcf per meter. | $32.20 monthly service charge plus $2.8704 delivery charge per Mcf, plus Cost of Gas Rider, GSRS, WNA and Ad Valorem Tax Surcharge riders. | — |
| GSL - General Sales Service (Large) | commercial | Nonresidential customers with annual deliveries between 200 and 1,500 Mcf per meter. | $54.00 monthly service charge plus $2.1369 delivery charge per Mcf, plus Cost of Gas Rider, GSRS, WNA and Ad Valorem Tax Surcharge riders. | — |
| GSTE - General Sales Service (Transport Eligible) | industrial | Larger nonresidential customers eligible to switch to transportation service; bundled sales option. | Fixed monthly service charge plus per-Mcf delivery charge plus pass-through riders; see tariff sheet for current per-Mcf figures. | — |
| STk - Small Transportation Service (k System) | industrial | Nonresidential customers with annual deliveries of at least 800 Mcf at a single location; gas purchased from third-party supplier. | $59.00 monthly service charge plus $1.8549 delivery charge per Mcf (delivery only; commodity bought from a marketer), plus GSRS, WNA and Ad Valorem Tax Surcharge riders. Requires EFM Rider and GTC Section 10 compliance. | — |
| LVTk - Large Volume Transportation Service (k System) | industrial | Large-volume nonresidential transportation customers on the k system. | Delivery-only transportation rate with a fixed service charge plus per-Mcf (or volumetric) delivery charge; see tariff sheet for current figures. Commodity procured from a third-party marketer. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Small commercial site (<200 Mcf/year)
A small storefront, office or restaurant with modest gas use for heating or cooking.
GSS has the lowest fixed service charge ($32.20/mo) which suits low-volume sites even though its per-Mcf delivery ($2.8704) is the highest.
- Enroll in E-Statements and pull 13 months of PDFs for benchmarking
- Consider budget/level billing to smooth winter peaks
Mid-size commercial (200-1,500 Mcf/year)
A larger facility such as a hotel, school or light-manufacturing site.
GSL's $2.1369/Mcf delivery is materially lower than GSS, offsetting its higher $54.00 service charge once volume exceeds the GSS/GSL break-even.
- Verify the meter is actually billed on GSL once annual volume passes ~200 Mcf
- Track usage to see if transportation eligibility (800+ Mcf) is in reach
High-volume industrial / multi-site (800+ Mcf/year)
An industrial plant or portfolio with significant, steady gas demand.
Transportation pays KGS delivery only ($1.8549/Mcf for STk) and lets you procure gas competitively from a marketer, typically the lowest all-in cost at high volume.
- Confirm GTC Section 10 and EFM Rider (Schedule 42) compliance
- Solicit competitive quotes from gas marketers and consider hedging
- Coordinate nominations/balancing with the KGS transportation desk
Historical Rate Trends
KGS delivery rates are reset through periodic KCC rate cases; the current C&I sales and transportation sheets were approved in docket 24-KGSG-610-RTS effective 11/01/2024. Between rate cases, the Gas System Reliability Surcharge (GSRS) Rider adjusts periodically to recover infrastructure investment, and the Cost of Gas Rider changes monthly for the commodity.
November 1, 2024
Current C&I sales and transportation delivery rates approved in KCC docket 24-KGSG-610-RTS (e.g., GSL $54.00/mo + $2.1369/Mcf).
see tariffAugust 1, 2025
Gas System Reliability Surcharge (GSRS) Rider updated to recover infrastructure investment.
see riderOverall trend: Delivery rates were reset in the 2024 rate case; ongoing GSRS rider increases recover system reliability investment, while monthly commodity cost fluctuates separately.
Next expected change: Future base-rate changes via the next KCC rate case; GSRS rider updates periodically (current GSRS effective 08/01/2025).
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because KGS bills a fixed service charge plus per-Mcf delivery and a separate monthly commodity pass-through, C&I savings come from selecting the right schedule for your volume, evaluating transportation service, and reducing/normalizing consumption.
Match the schedule to annual volume
For: All C&I gas accounts
Ensure each meter is on the lowest-cost qualifying schedule (GSS vs GSL vs transportation). Delivery rate per Mcf drops as volume rises.
Evaluate transportation service
For: Higher-volume C&I sites
For sites above ~800 Mcf/year, transportation service (STk/LVTk) pays KGS delivery only ($1.8549/Mcf for STk) and buys gas from a marketer, often beating the bundled commodity cost.
Manage the Cost of Gas Rider exposure
For: All C&I gas accounts
The commodity pass-through is the largest and most volatile bill component; hedging or fixed-price supply via transportation can stabilize costs.
Reduce and weather-normalize consumption
For: All C&I gas accounts
Efficiency upgrades cut Mcf and the WNA rider exposure; KGS rebates may offset capital cost.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Kansas Gas Service interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a C&I customer get interval or hourly gas usage data from Kansas Gas Service?▾
No. KGS reads meters (including AMR devices) on a monthly billing cycle and does not expose 15-minute, hourly, or daily interval data to customers. The most granular data available is monthly consumption shown on PDF statements. Transportation customers with Electronic Flow Measurement (Rider 42) may obtain more frequent measurement data through the transportation desk.
Is there an API or Green Button feed for automated billing data?▾
The utility offers no public API, Green Button Download My Data, or Connect My Data. The automated option is Nectar, which provides API access to KGS billing data with customer authorization — see docs.nectarclimate.com. Otherwise, third parties retrieve monthly PDF statements through the portal.
How does a business choose between sales service and transportation service?▾
Sales service (GSS, GSL, GSTE) bundles the commodity and delivery on one KGS bill. Transportation service lets larger C&I customers buy gas from a third-party marketer and pay KGS only the delivery charge. Transportation is typically economical above ~800 Mcf/year (Small Transportation) and requires meeting GTC Section 10 and EFM conditions.
How many months of billing history can we pull for a facility?▾
The online portal and app retain 13 months of statements. For longer histories, contact Business Services at 800-794-4780 or use a data provider that began collecting earlier.
Does KGS support EDI billing for commercial accounts?▾
There is no publicly documented EDI program. Some electronic transaction capability exists for transportation service (EFM Rider 42). C&I customers needing EDI should call 800-794-4780 and ask Transportation/Business Services about supported ANSI X12 transactions and trading-partner enrollment.
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