Vermont Gas Systems Data Access Guide
Vermont Gas Systems (VGS) is the sole natural gas distribution utility in Vermont, serving roughly 55,000 residential and commercial customers in the state's northwest counties. Regulated by the Vermont Public Utility Commission, VGS offers a MyMeter customer portal for billing and usage viewing but no Green Button, EDI, or public API access.
How to Get Your Vermont Gas Systems Data: All Access Methods
| Method | 1st Party | 3rd Party | Customer Types | Data Types | Latency | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyMeter Portal | ✓ | — | Residential and Commercial | Billing statements, monthly usage, charts | Real-time portal view | Web UI, PDF via print |
| Manual data request | ✓ | ✓ | All (third party requires customer authorization) | Monthly billing and usage | 5-10 business days | PDF, email, or mail |
| Green Button / EDI / API | — | — | None | Not supported | N/A | N/A |
Billing Data Access
VGS provides billing data through the MyMeter customer portal (powered by VertexOne), launched January 2019. Customers can view current and historical bills and usage online, but there is no automated CSV/XML export, no API, and no formal third-party authorization portal. Third-party access requires a customer-signed authorization processed manually by phone or mail.
What Data Is on Your Vermont Gas Systems Bill
- Current and historical billing statements
- Monthly usage totals (therms/Ccf)
- Interactive usage charts and heat maps
- Account details and rate information
- Payment history and balance
How to Download Vermont Gas Systems Bills (Business & Commercial)
- 01Create a MyMeter account at https://accounts.vermontgas.com/ using the commercial account number and billing contact name
- 02Review the commercial billing dashboard for charges (Distribution, Natural Gas/commodity, Energy Efficiency, taxes)
- 03Compare month-to-month for seasonal trends
- 04For history beyond 12 months, call Customer Care at (802) 863-4511 and specify date range, account number, and desired format
- 05Reference your rate schedule at https://vgsvt.com/service/rates/
How to Download Vermont Gas Systems Bills (Residential)
- 01Visit https://accounts.vermontgas.com/ and click Create an Account
- 02Enter name on account and account number (format 123456-1) from your bill
- 03Provide email, create a password, answer a security question
- 04Verify email and log in
- 05Open the Billing/Account section for statement history and the Usage section for charts
Third-Party Access to Vermont Gas Systems Billing Data
Customer-authorized manual data request
- 01Obtain a signed data-release authorization from the customer (account number, data requested, time period, consultant name, expiration)
- 02Submit the authorization to VGS Customer Care by phone (802) 863-4511 or mail (85 Swift Street, South Burlington, VT 05403)
- 03Specify the data elements needed (monthly usage in therms/Ccf, monthly costs, rate schedule)
- 04Expect manual fulfillment in 5-10 business days, delivered by email or mail in PDF/non-standard format
Want to understand the charges on your bill?
See the Vermont Gas Systems Rate Schedules & Tariff Guide →Interval Data & Smart Meters
VGS does not operate Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) for gas. Meters are traditional analog devices read monthly by field personnel, so no interval (15/30-minute or hourly) consumption data is recorded or available. Only monthly total consumption is captured.
How to Download Vermont Gas Systems Interval Data via Green Button
Interval data is essential for rate comparison and TOU analysis.
See which Vermont Gas Systems rate schedule is best for your usage pattern →Third-Party API Access
VGS does not maintain a public developer portal, API documentation, sandbox, or any native programmatic third-party data access. Direct third-party access is a manual, customer-authorized request. Nectar provides API access to VGS billing data with customer authorization — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
How to Register as a Vermont Gas Systems API Vendor
- 01No programmatic onboarding exists
- 02Obtain customer authorization and submit a manual data request to VGS Customer Care
EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
How to Enroll in Vermont Gas Systems EDI
- 01EDI is not supported. Businesses needing account/billing data should call (802) 863-4511 or email customerservice@vermontgas.com for a manual response.
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Rate Schedules & Tariff Analysis
VGS commercial rates segment customers by annual volume (above/below 6,000 Ccf) and winter load factor (above/below 70% of annual in Nov-Mar). High-volume, flat-load accounts (G4) receive the lowest per-CCF distribution charge ($0.4383), while small heating-dominated accounts (G1) pay the most per CCF ($0.6797). The daily access charge jumps from $1.6966 (G1/G2) to $5.4132 (G3/G4) at the 6,000 Ccf threshold. Voluntary RNG adders add $1.78-$1.96/CCF only for opted-in customers.
Vermont Gas Systems Rate Schedule List
| Schedule | Applicability |
|---|---|
| Rate G1 | Commercial <6,000 Ccf/yr, high winter load factor |
| Rate G2 | Commercial <6,000 Ccf/yr, low winter load factor |
| Rate G3 | Industrial >=6,000 Ccf/yr, high winter load factor |
| Rate G4 | Industrial >=6,000 Ccf/yr, low winter load factor |
Vermont Gas Systems Rate Features & TOU Details
- Class assignment driven by annual volume and winter load factor
- Higher load factor (flatter use) earns lower distribution and commodity rates
- Daily access charge is materially higher (~3x) above 6,000 Ccf/yr
- Quarterly Purchased Gas Adjustment (PGA) flows through commodity cost changes
- Voluntary RNG adders are opt-in only
For a deeper analysis including cost optimization strategies and historical rate trends:
Read the full Vermont Gas Systems Rate Optimization Guide →Other Data Access Programs
Commercial Energy Services & Efficiency Programs
VGS offers commercial energy assessments, weatherization rebates, equipment leases, and a voluntary Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) program. These do not provide raw interval data but can lower C&I gas costs.
- 01Review commercial energy services at https://vgsvt.com/savings/commercial-energy-services/
- 02Request a commercial energy assessment
- 03Apply for applicable efficiency rebates or equipment leases
- 04Optionally enroll in the voluntary RNG program
Limitations & Considerations
- ⚠No Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) — no interval (15/30-minute or hourly) gas data.
- ⚠No Green Button Download My Data or Connect My Data (no ESPI/NAESB REQ.21 support).
- ⚠No EDI transaction support (no 810/820/867/814) and no trading-partner program.
- ⚠No public API, developer portal, or sandbox.
- ⚠No formal Share My Data or third-party authorization portal; third-party access is manual.
- ⚠No automated CSV/XML export from MyMeter; data is web-display or PDF via print.
- ⚠Nectar provides API access to this utility's billing data — see docs.nectarclimate.com.
Vermont Gas Systems Data Access FAQ
Can a C&I customer get interval gas data from VGS?▾
No. VGS uses traditional monthly-read meters with no AMI, so only monthly total consumption is available. There is no 15-minute, 30-minute, or hourly gas interval data.
Does VGS support Green Button, EDI, or an API for third-party data access?▾
No. VGS has not implemented Green Button (DMD/CMD), EDI, or any public API. Third-party access requires a signed customer authorization and is fulfilled manually in 5-10 business days, typically as PDF.
How are commercial rate classes assigned at VGS?▾
By annual volume and winter load factor. Accounts under 6,000 Ccf/yr fall on G1 (high winter load) or G2 (lower winter load); accounts at or above 6,000 Ccf/yr fall on G3 or G4. Higher load factor and volume earn lower per-CCF charges.
What is the lowest-cost commercial rate per CCF?▾
Rate G4 carries the lowest verified distribution charge at $0.4383/CCF and commodity charge at $0.4520/CCF (effective May 3, 2026), for high-volume accounts with a low winter load factor.
Can my business shop for a competitive gas supplier in Vermont?▾
No. Vermont's gas market is fully regulated and VGS is the sole authorized natural gas utility, providing both delivery and the gas commodity. There is no retail supplier choice.
Where can I find official VGS tariffs and rate filings?▾
Current rates are at https://vgsvt.com/service/rates/, the tariff document list at https://vgsvt.com/service/rates/tariffs/, and full regulatory filings via the Vermont PUC at https://puc.vermont.gov/natural-gas.
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