UGI Utilities Rate Selection Guide
UGI Utilities is a Pennsylvania investor-owned gas and electric distribution utility serving ~700,000 customers. Billing and usage data are available through the Online Account Center (Excel/PDF export), with EDI-based data exchange for licensed suppliers under PA Choice and a dedicated Transportation Customer Portal for large C&I accounts.
UGI Utilities Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate N | commercial | Customer Charge + Distribution Charge/Mcf (increased Mar 2026; see tariff) | Small/mid commercial firm gas users on UGI delivery |
| Rate DS | commercial | Customer Charge + Max Distribution Charge (unified; see tariff) | C&I customers buying supply from a PA Choice supplier |
| Rate LFD | industrial | Demand/delivery-based distribution charges (see tariff pp.100-101) | Large firm transportation load |
| Rate XD | industrial | Contract/negotiated delivery & demand charges | Largest C&I transportation customers |
Market Overview
Pennsylvania runs competitive Natural Gas and Electric Choice programs. UGI is the regulated wires/pipes distributor; C&I customers can shop for a competitive supplier for the commodity portion or take UGI default service. The PA PUC sets UGI's distribution tariffs.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the UGI Utilities Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
UGI gas distribution rates are set in Gas Service Tariff No. 7, with Supplement No. 62 issued January 28, 2026 and effective March 29, 2026 following an overall requested increase of ~$99.4 million/year. Commercial distribution rates rose ~6.4% and industrial ~6.3%; a typical commercial heating customer using 26.8 Mcf/month sees their total bill increase from $336.74 to $358.17/month. Specific Customer and Distribution Charges by schedule are published in the tariff book (commodity supply is separate under PA Choice).
Effective: March 29, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate N — General Service (Non-Residential) | commercial | Non-residential firm sales/delivery customers below large-volume thresholds. | Monthly fixed Customer Charge plus volumetric Distribution Charge per Mcf; both increased under Supplement No. 62. Commodity supply via UGI default or a chosen PA Choice supplier. See tariff book (~p.89) for exact $ figures. | — |
| Rate DS — Delivery Service | commercial | Commercial/industrial delivery (transportation) customers taking supply from a third party. | Customer Charge plus a Maximum Distribution Charge (unified rate under Supplement No. 62, both increased). Customer arranges its own gas supply; UGI delivers. See tariff book (~p.94). | — |
| Rate LFD — Large Firm Delivery Service | industrial | Large-volume firm delivery (transportation) C&I customers. | Demand/delivery-based distribution charges for large firm transportation load; rates increased under Supplement No. 62 (tariff pp.100-101). Customer-procured supply. | — |
| Rate XD — Extra Large Delivery Service | industrial | Largest interruptible/firm transportation customers eligible for the Transportation Customer Portal. | Negotiated/contract-style delivery and demand charges for the largest C&I load; customer arranges supply. Refer to tariff book for current terms. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Multi-site commercial portfolio
Centralize UGI billing/usage by adding all accounts to one Online Account Center login and exporting monthly usage to Excel for benchmarking.
UGI lacks a public API, so portal export plus authorized data requests are the practical path for portfolio data.
- Add every account number to a single login
- Export 36 months of usage per site
- Shop commodity supply under PA Choice across the portfolio
Large industrial firm gas load
Move qualifying large firm load to a delivery (transportation) schedule and self-procure supply, using the Transportation Portal for daily data.
Large firm delivery schedules plus customer-procured supply can lower total delivered cost for high-volume load.
- Confirm volume thresholds in Tariff No. 7
- Request Transportation Customer Portal access
- Manage nominations/balancing to avoid penalties
Energy consultant / aggregator
Use EDI under PA Choice for ongoing data, or submit signed customer authorizations to UGI for historical pulls when EDI is not in place.
EDI (867/810) gives automated monthly data; authorized requests cover one-off 24-36 month histories.
- Obtain a PA PUC supplier license for EDI
- Keep signed authorization letters on file
- Plan for 5-10 business day turnaround on manual requests
Historical Rate Trends
UGI Gas has filed successive base-rate increases. Supplement No. 62 to Gas Service Tariff No. 7 (issued Jan 28, 2026; effective Mar 29, 2026) reflects an overall requested increase of ~$99.4 million/year, raising commercial distribution rates ~6.4% and industrial ~6.3%.
March 29, 2026
Supplement No. 62 to Gas Service Tariff No. 7 — commercial distribution rates rose ~6.4% (typical commercial heating bill $336.74 → $358.17/mo); industrial ~6.3%.
+6.4%Overall trend: Upward — multiple base-rate increases filed in successive years.
Next expected change: Subject to ongoing PA PUC review of the January 2026 filing; future supplements possible.
Cost Optimization Strategies
C&I gas customers can manage UGI costs by shopping commodity supply under PA Choice, selecting the optimal delivery schedule, and using interval/transportation data to manage load and balancing.
Shop competitive supply (PA Choice)
For: All C&I gas customers
Compare UGI's Price to Compare against licensed suppliers and lock favorable commodity terms; delivery charges remain regulated.
Optimize delivery rate selection
For: Mid-to-large C&I
Evaluate Rate N vs. Rate DS/LFD/XD based on volume and supply arrangement; large firm load may benefit from transportation (delivery) service.
Use transportation-portal data for balancing
For: Rate LFD/XD transportation customers
Monitor daily volumes and nominations in the Transportation Customer Portal to avoid imbalance and penalty charges.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download UGI Utilities interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
Pennsylvania's Natural Gas and Electric Choice programs let UGI C&I customers buy the commodity portion of their energy from a competitive supplier while UGI continues to deliver it and bill the regulated distribution charges. Non-shopping customers take UGI default service at the Price to Compare.
How to Compare UGI Utilities Suppliers
- 01Check UGI's Price to Compare as a benchmark
- 02Review the licensed natural gas suppliers list
- 03Compare fixed vs. variable offers and contract length
- 04Enroll with a chosen supplier (UGI continues delivery and billing)
Contract Terms for UGI Utilities Supply Agreements
- Fixed or variable commodity pricing
- Term lengths from month-to-month to multi-year
- Early-termination fees may apply
Common Pitfalls When Shopping UGI Utilities Rates
- Variable rates can spike seasonally
- Watch for teaser rates that roll to higher variable pricing
- Distribution charges and riders are not avoidable by shopping
- Confirm whether the offer is for gas, electric, or both
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a C&I customer download multiple accounts' usage from UGI?▾
Log in to the Online Account Center, add each account number via the account selector, then export monthly usage to Excel (up to 36 months) from the Usage module for each account. Large transportation customers can also pull daily volumes from the Transportation Customer Portal.
Can a consultant or aggregator get my UGI data programmatically?▾
There is no public REST API. Suppliers and aggregators receive data via EDI (867/810) under PA Choice, or a consultant can submit a signed customer authorization to UGI to receive 24-36 months of historical usage and billing (5-10 business days).
Does UGI offer interval data for commercial accounts?▾
Interval data is available where interval-capable meters are installed (15/30/60-minute, meter-dependent) and through the Transportation Portal as daily volumes for large C&I. Confirm your meter's capability with UGI before planning interval-based analysis.
What rate schedules apply to UGI commercial and industrial gas customers?▾
Non-residential firm sales/delivery is under Rate N, while larger delivery customers take Rate DS (Delivery Service), Rate LFD (Large Firm Delivery), or Rate XD. Distribution charges are set in UGI Gas Service Tariff No. 7; commodity supply can be shopped under PA Choice.
How do I keep my UGI usage data from being shared with suppliers?▾
Submit the Restrict Your Account Information form (online, mail, or 800-276-2722). Once processed (~10-15 business days), your account and usage data are no longer shared with third-party suppliers.
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