Updated: March 2026
Commercial rate guide for New England Gas — Southeastern Massachusetts (Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton) and portions of Rhode Island. Gas distribution subsidiary focused on southern New England communities.
G-41 (general commercial service) and G-42 (large volume commercial) rate schedules. Seasonal base rate adjustments. Local distribution adjustment clause (LDAC) for infrastructure cost recovery. Minimum demand charges.
Rising
8.2% gas distribution rate increase effective November 2025 approved by MA DPU f
8.2% gas distribution rate increase effective November 2025 approved by MA DPU for pipeline safety and replacement programs
Property managers with New England Gas accounts frequently encounter these billing challenges:
LDAC surcharge fluctuations creating quarterly bill variability
Seasonal rate adjustments between winter heating and summer
Estimated meter reads in older residential neighborhoods
Gas conversion factor discrepancies on commercial meters
Pipeline replacement surcharges adding new billing line items
The utility is the sole provider in this service territory.
Gas distribution is regulated in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. No competitive gas supply choice for commercial customers. Rates set by MA DPU and RI PUC. Pipeline gas commodity costs passed through.
Gas system enhancement program (GSEP) surcharge update under MA DPU review; targeted infrastructure replacement surcharge petition in Rhode Island
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