What is the “Tax Savings Credit” listed on customers’ bills?
This credit will pass on to customers 100 percent of the tax savings Enbridge Gas Ohio gained through federal tax reform, which became effective January 1, 2018.
How did it come about?
On October 24, 2018, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) ordered public utilities to file applications by January 1, 2019 proposing the manner in which tax savings would be passed through to customers. In compliance with the PUCO order, Dominion Energy Ohio filed its application in Case No. 18-1908-GA-UNC. The PUCO approved a settlement agreement in December 2019 setting forth the amounts to be passed on to customers through the Tax Savings Credit.
What federal tax change?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 enacted in December 2017 reduced the corporate income tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent effective January 1, 2018.
When did the tax credit start to be reflected on the bill?
The tax credit began with the April 2020 bill and is expected to continue for a number of years. Enbridge Gas Ohio will apply the tax credit until the next time new base rates are approved. At that time, the tax savings will be incorporated into the new base rates.
How is the Tax Savings Credit Rider shown on the bill?
It is a separate line item listed under the customer’s current charges and labeled “Tax Savings Credit.”
How much will a customer receive?
It depends on the customer’s rate schedule and changes each year. A residential customer will receive approximately $2.47 per bill starting in April 2022, or a total of $29.64 over the next year.
Is this for residential and commercial customers?
Yes, all Enbridge Gas Ohio customers receive a credit although the amount of the credit varies depending on the customer’s rate schedule.
What if a customer has a retail natural gas provider, will they get a credit?
Yes, the credit is applied to the Enbridge Gas Ohio portion of the customer’s bill regardless of their natural gas supplier or participation in an aggregation program.
What if a customer moved out of the Enbridge Gas Ohio service area, will they get a credit?
Enbridge Gas Ohio will apply a credit only to customer bills it issues. If a customer moves, the customer should ask their new provider if tax savings are reflected on the provider’s bill.
