Natural Gas
Supplied by Nicor Gas
Lowest in cost
• On basis of 6,000 and 20,000 mcf per month
• For firm delivery and non-boiler use
Large, reliable underground gas storage
• One of largest aquifers in the U.S.—holds up to 150 billion cubic feet
• 32,000 mile distribution system
• Served by 10 interstate pipelines
• Can be withdrawn during peak winter months
• Has never had supply interruptions based on availability
• No volume limitations (except for industrial boiler loaders over 100,000 therms/day)
Transmission lines
• Two major lines (20” and 24”) in county
• Sterling connected to system by 12” service line
• Long-term purchase contracts with five interstate pipelines to insure reliable access; most natural gas from Natural Gas Pipeline of America
Rate data
(dependent on annual therm usage)
Rate 74—most economical up to 800,000 annual therms
Rate 76—most economical between 800,000-4.8 million annual therms
Rate 77—most economical above 4.8 million therms
For commercial and industrial service information, go to http://www.nicor.com/en_us/commercial/default.htm