The state of Utah passed House Bill 422 in May 2018. This bill allows the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) to authorize Enbridge Gas Utah to seek approval to bring natural gas infrastructure to rural communities.
Expansion projects
Enbridge Gas Utah is exploring the possibility of expanding natural gas service to additional communities in Utah that are not currently being served. If you would like your community to be considered, fill out the community interest questionnaire form.
Eureka, Utah
We're bringing natural gas infrastructure to rural communities.
The state of Utah passed House Bill 422 in May 2018 that allows the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC) to authorize Enbridge Gas Utah to seek approval to bring natural gas infrastructure to rural communities. Enbridge Gas Utah will be able to spend up to $50 million over three years and up to a total of $125 million over five years for possible infrastructure expansion (subject to PSC approval).
Eureka City was chosen to be the first project to be built under House Bill 422. If natural gas is extended to Eureka City, there are 300 potential residential connections, and 60 potential commercial connections. It is also anticipated that natural gas service would help the city’s expected and potential growth— which would also be true in other communities.
This will be a $20 million project that would include 11 miles of high-pressure natural gas pipeline running from Elberta to Eureka and about 360 service lines to homes, businesses, etc. Preliminary routing is underway. Cost estimates are being completed. Environmental effects are being studied.
Timeline
- May 2018 - The allowance of rolling costs into rate base was passed by the Utah Legislature (House Bill 422).
- August 2019 - Preliminary routing and environmental studies are underway.
- Nov./Dec. 2019 - Commission approval will be required for this project and is expected to be filed during this time.
- August 2020 - Received Public Service Commission approval
- February/March 2021 - Canvassing/Sign up
- April/May 2021 - Construction to begin
Additional information
Multiple rural communities were surveyed to determine their interest in natural gas. All potential communities have been evaluated according to:
- Project cost
- The number of potential new customers
- The impact on current Enbridge Gas Utah operations and current infrastructure
Of the communities that responded, Eureka City was chosen to be the first project to be built under House Bill 422. Eureka City’s population is currently 739. Estimates are that its population will increase to 850 by 2020, double in the next five years and triple in the next 20+ years.
This project will be the first to be built under House Bill 422. If the Utah Public Service Commission grants approval of the project, construction would start in early 2021, with an in-service date of late 2021. This project will include 11 miles of high-pressure pipeline and about 360 service lines to homes, businesses, etc. Preliminary routing is underway.
If you’d like to sign up for natural gas service in Eureka, fill out and submit a service-line request form. Once you’ve completed and submitted the form, a pre-construction representative will contact you to set up an appointment.
The company views rural expansion under House Bill 422 as an ongoing program with each project subject to Utah Public Service Commission approval.
Legislation was passed in 2018 that allows most of the infrastructure costs to be paid by all Enbridge Gas Utah customers. We will be proposing that ALL costs be paid that way. If there are costs that need to be paid by new customers in Eureka, Enbridge Gas plans to spread out those costs over time to reduce the shock of paying for the service.
In many cases, appliances can be converted from propane to natural gas. The costs of converting an appliance is the responsibility of the customer. Conversion and proper adjustment of appliances should be performed by a qualified contractor. If a propane appliance cannot be converted, a new appliance will be required.
A typical Utah residential customer currently pays about $635 annually. If infrastructure costs need to be paid by Eureka customers, the typical bill would currently be about $807 until the costs are paid off. If these additional costs are required, they will be added to each customer’s monthly bill based on how much gas they use.
Genola, Utah
We are bringing natural gas to rural communities.
Enbridge Gas Utah has selected Genola as the next candidate in the ongoing rural expansion initiative. Gas is being extended to Genola, with a potential for around 450 new customer connections (residential, commercial and industrial). It is anticipated that the natural gas service would help the city's expected and potential growth.
This project will be a significant investment into the infrastructure and community, including running over 30 miles of pipeline throughout Genola to homes and businesses.
Timeline
- Early 2023: Preliminary routing and environmental studies.
- Summer 2023: Regulatory proceedings begin.
- June 2023: Community meetings held, and interest forms collected.
- March 1: Regulatory approval obtained.
- Mid-March 2024: Main line construction begins with contractor, Fugal, additional community meetings and service line sign up distributed.
- November 2024: Anticipated in-service date.
Frequently asked questions
Multiple rural communities were surveyed to determine the interest in natural gas. All potential communities were evaluated by a number of criteria, including:
- Project cost
- The number of potential new customers
- The impact on current Enbridge Gas Utah operations and current infrastructure
With Public Service Commission (PSC) approval, Enbridge Gas Utah will expand to Genola as the next community in the rural expansion initiative. It is anticipated that approximately 450 homes and businesses will receive natural gas service as part of this expansion. Enbridge Gas Utah also anticipates that natural gas will also help this area’s expected and potential growth.
This project will be the fourth proposed in the rural expansion initiative. Construction and installation of gas mains will be kicking off in early March 2024, with planned completion in late fall of 2024. Service lines will be installed throughout 2024, and will continue through 2026.
If you’d like to sign up for natural gas service in Genola, fill out and submit a service-line request form. Once you’ve completed and submitted the form, a pre-construction representative will contact you to set up an appointment.
The company views the Rural Expansion Initiative as an ongoing program with each project subject to Utah Public Service Commission approval.
Goshen and Elberta, Utah
We're bringing natural gas infrastructure to the towns of Elberta and Goshen in rural Utah.
Enbridge Gas Utah is exploring the possibility of expanding its service to Elberta and Goshen. Should this extension occur, around 340 homes and businesses could benefit from natural gas. Additionally, Enbridge Gas believes that providing natural gas would support both the anticipated and potential growth of the area.
Timeline
- May 2018: The allowance of rolling costs into rate base was passed by the Utah Legislature (House Bill 422).
- Early 2021: Preliminary routing and environmental studies are underway.
- February 2021: Virtual public meetings held & interest forms collected
- March 2021: Commission approval will be required for this project and is expected to be filed during this time.
- October 2021: Request Public Service Commission approval
- Q2 2022: Construction to begin
- Q4 2022: Project In-Service
Frequently asked questions
Green River, Utah
Enbridge Gas is looking into the possibility of expanding its service to Green River. If this extension goes ahead, about 450 homes and businesses could gain access to natural gas. Enbridge Gas expects that this service would also support the area's anticipated and potential growth.
Frequently asked questions
Multiple rural communities are being surveyed to determine their interest in natural gas. All potential communities have been evaluated according to:
- Project cost
- The number of potential new customers
- The impact on current Enbridge Gas Utah operations and current infrastructure
Enbridge Gas is considering extending service to Green River. If natural gas is extended to this town, approximately 450 homes and businesses could receive natural gas service. Enbridge Gas anticipates that natural gas service would also help the area’s expected and potential growth.
