Curious about the purpose and frequent fluctuations of the PCA and PGA lines on your utility bill?

Curious about the purpose and frequent fluctuations of the PCA and PGA lines on your utility bill?

To provide greater clarity and transparency, we have introduced a new webpage on our website titled "Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) and Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment (PGA)." This webpage not only explains the significance and purpose of the PCA and PGA lines displayed on your utility bill but also includes a log of current and historical adjustments for your reference.

The PCA is a mechanism that permits utilities to regularly adjust the price of electricity to reflect fluctuations in the cost of fuel, or purchased power used to supply electricity. The cost to make electricity is affected by the many factors including wind, solar, and the price of coal and fuel. The PCA is a fuel adjustment charge caused by an increased cost in the costs of purchased power and energy. The City of Falls City does not make a profit from the PCA but passes it on to the customer at the actual price charged.

The PGA is a mechanism that permits natural gas distribution utilities to periodically adjust the price of natural gas supplied to consumers to reflect the utility’s cost of purchasing that gas and transporting it via pipeline to their system. It is shown on the customer’s bill as a surcharge to the price per one-thousand cubic feet. The City of Falls City does not make a profit from the PGA but passes it on to the customer at the actual price charged.

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