Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Rate Selection Guide
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) is a Southern Company Gas natural-gas distribution utility serving roughly 310,000 customers in southeastern Virginia (Hampton Roads). C&I customers access data through the Southern Company My Account portal, the Opower energy platform with Green Button download, and NAESB EDI for trading partners. Virginia is a gas-choice state, so customers can buy gas supply from competitive suppliers while VNG handles delivery.
Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 2A | General firm sales | $26.54/mo + $1.16696/Ccf billing rate | Standard commercial firm customers buying gas from VNG |
| Schedule 6 | High load factor delivery | $802.00/mo + demand $2.78279/Ccf + delivery $0.12738/Ccf + commodity $0.35609/Ccf | Large, steady-load transportation customers using a marketer |
| Schedule 7 | General firm delivery | $1,207.29/mo + demand $2.78279/Ccf + tiered delivery + commodity $0.35609/Ccf | General large firm delivery (transportation) customers |
| Schedule 9 | Interruptible delivery | $1,130.99/mo + delivery $0.05798–$0.09414/Ccf by volume | Very large loads with alternate fuel and interruptible tolerance |
Market Overview
Virginia has a retail natural gas choice program. VNG is the regulated distribution company that delivers gas, while eligible commercial and industrial customers may purchase the gas commodity from licensed competitive suppliers. Delivery rates are regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (VSCC); the commodity is market-priced for choice customers or set by the Purchased Gas Cost (PGC) for sales-service customers.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
VNG rates are filed with the Virginia State Corporation Commission and updated monthly through the gas-cost mechanism; the schedule below reflects the rates effective for the January 2026 billing month (filed 12-18-25). C&I customers choose between general firm sales service (Schedules 2A/2B/2C) and delivery/transportation schedules for customers buying supply from a marketer (Schedule 6 high load factor; Schedule 7 general firm delivery), plus interruptible (Schedule 9) and seasonal high-load (Schedule 15) options. Rates shown are billing rates per Ccf unless noted.
Effective: January 1, 2026 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 2A — General Firm Gas Sales Service | commercial | General commercial firm sales-service customers taking the gas commodity from VNG. | Customer charge $26.54/month; sales (billing) rate $1.16696/Ccf (non-gas $0.77239 + gas cost $0.39457). Effective January 2026 billing month. | — |
| Schedule 2C — General Firm Gas Sales Service (tiered) | commercial | Larger general commercial firm sales-service customers with tiered (declining-block) consumption. | Customer charge $51.61/month; billing rate $1.23366/Ccf first 500 Ccf, $1.09062/Ccf next 4,500 Ccf, $1.01684/Ccf over 5,000 Ccf. Effective January 2026 billing month. | — |
| Schedule 6 — High Load Factor Firm Gas Delivery Service | industrial | High-load-factor firm delivery (transportation) customers buying commodity from a marketer. | Customer charge $802.00/month; demand rate $2.78279/Ccf; capacity rate $0.02129/Ccf; delivery rate $0.12738/Ccf; commodity rate $0.35609/Ccf. Effective January 2026 billing month. | — |
| Schedule 7 — General Firm Gas Delivery Service | industrial | General firm delivery (transportation) customers buying commodity from a marketer. | Customer charge $1,207.29/month; demand rate $2.78279/Ccf; capacity rate $0.02129/Ccf; delivery rate $0.29537/Ccf first 5,000 Ccf, $0.22263 next 5,000, $0.13255 over 10,000; commodity rate $0.35609/Ccf. Effective January 2026. | — |
| Schedule 9 — Interruptible Gas Delivery Service | industrial | Large interruptible delivery customers (tiered by annual usage). | Customer charge $1,130.99/month; delivery rate $0.09414/Ccf (<50,000 Mcf), $0.06680 (50,000–1,000,000 Mcf), $0.05798 (>1,000,000 Mcf); alternate-fuel commodity $0.57500/Ccf. Effective January 2026. | — |
| Schedule 15 — Seasonal High Load Firm Gas Delivery Service | industrial | Seasonal high-load firm delivery customers. | Customer charge $3,774.26/month; demand rate $0.16505/Ccf; delivery rate $0.05301/Ccf; commodity rate $0.35609/Ccf. Effective January 2026. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Large industrial transportation customer
High-volume, steady-load industrial sites buying commodity from a marketer should evaluate high-load-factor Schedule 6 versus general firm delivery Schedule 7, and interruptible Schedule 9 if alternate fuel and curtailment are feasible.
High fixed customer charges and demand-based per-Ccf charges mean schedule fit and load factor drive the delivered cost; interruptible can cut delivery rates at very high volumes.
- Compare all-in delivered cost across Schedule 6 vs. 7
- Negotiate competitive commodity supply under gas choice
- Assess interruptible (Schedule 9) if you have alternate fuel
General commercial firm customer
Standard commercial customers buying gas from VNG use Schedules 2A/2B/2C. Larger or tiered consumers should check whether 2C's declining blocks or moving to transportation supply lowers cost.
2C offers declining-block pricing for larger volumes; gas choice may beat the bundled sales rate for higher-usage accounts.
- Compare 2A bundled rate vs. 2C tiered rate at your volume
- Evaluate whether gas choice lowers the commodity cost
- Watch WNA adjustments Nov–April
Energy manager needing data at scale
Because VNG has no interval data or public API, build data workflows around Opower Green Button exports for most accounts and NAESB EDI 814 for large trading-partner operations.
Green Button CSV/XML is the most practical scalable method; EDI 814 automates monthly historical usage for trading partners.
- Standardize on Green Button CSV/XML from Opower
- Pursue NAESB EDI enrollment for automation
- Use VCDPA requests for one-time full-data pulls
Multi-site / procurement-focused organization
Organizations with multiple Hampton Roads sites should leverage Virginia gas choice to procure commodity competitively across the portfolio while standardizing on transportation schedules.
Portfolio-level commodity procurement under gas choice can reduce delivered cost; transportation schedules separate the negotiable commodity from regulated delivery.
- Aggregate volume to negotiate supplier pricing
- Compare delivered cost site-by-site
- Confirm each site's optimal delivery schedule
Historical Rate Trends
VNG delivery rates are set by the VSCC, while the gas-cost (PGC) portion of sales-service rates is trued up monthly, so the total billing rate changes month to month. The January 2026 filing was made 12-18-25, superseding the prior month's filing subject to refund.
January 1, 2026
January 2026 schedule of rates and charges filed 12-18-25, superseding the prior filing subject to refund (monthly gas-cost true-up).
Monthly true-up (varies)Overall trend: Commodity (gas-cost) portion drives monthly billing-rate movement; non-gas delivery charges change through VSCC rate proceedings.
Next expected change: Monthly gas-cost updates continue; non-gas rates change with the next VSCC rate proceeding. VNG has filed rate requests with the VSCC.
Cost Optimization Strategies
For VNG C&I customers, the biggest levers are choosing the correct rate schedule, participating in gas choice where it lowers delivered cost, and managing high fixed customer charges on large delivery schedules. Because there is no interval data, optimization centers on schedule selection, supplier procurement, and monthly usage management rather than demand-interval tactics.
Right-size the rate schedule
For: All C&I
Match the schedule to load and supply choice — sales service (2A/2B/2C) vs. delivery/transportation (6/7/15). Large steady loads often benefit from high-load-factor Schedule 6; tiered volumes favor 2C/Schedule 7 declining blocks.
Use gas choice / competitive supply
For: Delivery schedules 6, 7, 15
Shop the gas commodity from a licensed marketer and take delivery on a transportation schedule. Compare the all-in delivered cost (delivery + commodity) rather than the commodity rate alone.
Evaluate interruptible service
For: Schedule 9
Large loads with alternate-fuel capability and curtailment tolerance can use Schedule 9 interruptible delivery for lower delivery rates at high volumes.
Track usage in Opower and benchmark
For: All C&I
Use Opower trends, bill comparison, and Green Button exports to monitor monthly consumption, catch anomalies, and support efficiency and benchmarking efforts.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) interval data →
Deregulated Market Shopping
Virginia's retail natural gas choice lets eligible C&I customers buy the gas commodity from a licensed third-party supplier/marketer while VNG continues to deliver the gas, read meters, and bill. Customers who shop take service under a delivery (transportation) schedule such as Schedule 6 or Schedule 7; customers who don't shop stay on a VNG sales-service schedule (e.g., 2A/2B/2C) with the commodity priced via Purchased Gas Cost.
How to Compare Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Suppliers
- 01Confirm eligibility and current rate schedule with VNG
- 02Compare licensed gas suppliers/marketers and commodity pricing
- 03Enroll with the chosen supplier (EDI 814 enrollment is submitted to VNG)
- 04VNG moves the account to the appropriate delivery (transportation) schedule and continues delivery and billing
Contract Terms for Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Supply Agreements
- Fixed or index commodity pricing depending on the supplier contract
- Contract length and any early-termination terms vary by supplier
- Delivery (transportation) charges remain regulated and set by VNG/VSCC
- Demand, capacity, delivery, and commodity components apply on transportation schedules
Common Pitfalls When Shopping Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) Rates
- Only the commodity is competitive — regulated delivery charges still apply
- Compare the all-in delivered cost, not just the commodity rate
- Check for monthly customer charges that scale with schedule size (e.g., Schedule 7 customer charge is far higher than Schedule 2A)
- Watch for WNA adjustments on winter bills for participating schedules
Frequently Asked Questions
Does VNG offer interval (15-minute) data for C&I customers?▾
No. VNG uses Automated Meter Reading (AMR), not AMI, so only monthly usage is available (with aggregated daily views in Opower). There is no 15-minute or 30-minute interval data. For granular load analysis, plan around monthly consumption data.
What is the best way for a consultant to pull our usage data at scale?▾
For most customers, Green Button export from Opower (CSV/XML) under written authorization is the most practical method. Large C&I operations with trading partners can enroll in NAESB EDI and submit EDI 814 historical usage requests. VCDPA requests work for one-time pulls of all data on file.
Can our business choose a competitive gas supplier?▾
Yes. Virginia has retail natural gas choice. Eligible C&I customers can buy the gas commodity from a licensed supplier while VNG continues to deliver the gas, read the meter, and bill. Delivery (transportation) schedules such as Schedule 6 and Schedule 7 apply to customers taking supply from a marketer.
Which rate schedule applies to a commercial or industrial account?▾
It depends on usage and whether you take VNG sales service or third-party supply. General firm sales service uses Schedules 2A/2B/2C; large firm delivery (transportation) uses Schedule 6 (high load factor) or Schedule 7 (general firm delivery); large interruptible loads use Schedule 9; seasonal high-load uses Schedule 15. See the VNG tariff for the right fit.
How does EDI enrollment work for a C&I customer or ESCO?▾
Contact the VNG EDI team (edimsg@aglresources.com / 404.584.4495), execute a NAESB EDI Trading Partner Agreement, complete technical setup over VAN or AS2, pass UAT testing, then go live. Supported transactions include 814 (enrollment/usage), 810 (billing), 820 (payment), and 873 (commodity movement).
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