Our Fixed Rate natural gas service
Fixed Rate Service for natural gas supply is available during designated enrolment periods throughout the year. It provides residential and commercial customers the option to choose a fixed rate for their natural gas for a 1, 3 or 5-year term through Manitoba Hydro.
Enrol from May 9 to June 2, 2023 for Fixed Rate Service beginning August 1, 2023.
Note that even with the Fixed Rate Service, your total bill will fluctuate, depending on how much natural gas you use each month.
| Length of term | Fixed rate | Date of term |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year term | $0.1428/m3 | August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024 |
| 3-year term | $0.1760/m3 | August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2026 |
| 5-year term | $0.1881/m3 | August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2028 |
Enrolment period
You can sign up during the enrolment period from May 9 to June 2, 2023, or until the offering is fully subscribed. Contracts are accepted on a first come, first served basis and availability is limited.
Why is the availability limited?
Manitoba Hydro assumes a certain level of risk associated with entering into a fixed rate natural gas contract with you. In order to manage exposure to the risks associated with offering the Fixed Rate Service, Manitoba Hydro reserves the right to limit the availability of any offering.
Eligibility
All Manitoba residential/commercial small general service (SGS) and large gas service (LGS) class natural gas customers are eligible to participate in our Fixed Rate Service, as long as you are not currently under contract with an independent gas marketer.
How to enrol
Enrol by downloading and printing one of the following Fixed Rate Service contracts (i.e. Small Volume or Large Volume contract). Before you fill out a Fixed Rate Service contract, read the Guide - Purchasing Natural Gas in Manitoba (PDF, 58 KB).
Customers consuming 5,000 m3/year or less of natural gas: Small Volume contract (PDF, 283 KB).
Customers consuming more than 5,000 m3/year of natural gas: Large Volume contract (PDF, 224 KB).
Prior to sending in a completed and signed Fixed Rate contract, be sure to make a copy for your records. Manitoba Hydro requires the original Fixed Rate contract.
If you are not sure which of the above contracts to fill out, please contact us for more information.
- Phone 204-480-5900 or toll-free 1-888-624-9376;
- Email Customer Service.
Choosing a fixed rate may or may not result in cost savings over the contract term. The best way to guarantee cost savings is by reducing the amount of natural gas you consume. Find out about ways to reduce your energy consumption.
Compare rates – The Public Utilities Board lists current natural gas rates from the various residential providers in Manitoba.
Frequently asked questions
The Fixed Rate Service is being offered to improve customer choice and meet varying customer preferences for fixed-rate Gas Commodity products. The more choice available, the better the chance that customers can find the products which meet their specific individual needs. We have no preference whether you purchase your Gas Commodity on a quarterly or fixed-rate service.
A fixed-rate contract may or may not save you money. That can only be determined at the end of the contract when the actual market price of natural gas over the contract term is known. The Fixed Rate Service should not be viewed as a way for you to save money, but rather an option to reduce market price risk. It is not a guaranteed cost savings.
No. This rate will only be applied to the Gas Commodity portion on your bill. The remaining components of your bill will not be affected by participation in the fixed-rate service.
No. The Fixed Rate Service means that your specific unit rate (per cubic metre) for Gas Commodity consumed will not change over the contract period. The total amount you pay will still vary based on the total amount of natural gas you consume over the billing period. We do offer the Equal Payment Plan option to customers as a way to equalize your monthly energy bill payments over a 1-year period.
If you move during the contract period, your Fixed Rate Service contract is immediately cancelled and no early termination fee will apply. If you move within Manitoba and have an active natural gas service at your new location you will be switched over to our default quarterly rate for your new Gas Commodity service, unless you sign up for a fixed-rate service either with us (subject to availability) or an independent gas marketer.
We will send you a written reminder prior to the end of the contract and advise you of your Gas Commodity supply options at that time. If you do not enter into a new contract, either with us or an independent gas marketer, you will automatically be placed back on our Quarterly Rate Service.
Historical natural gas rates
| Fixed rate contract enrolment period 1 | Fixed rate contract start date 2 | Fixed rates ($/m3) | Quarterly rates ($/m3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9 – June. 2, 2023 | Aug. 1, 2023 | 1-year $0.1428 3-year $0.1760 5-year $0.1881 |
$0.1464 (May. 1, 2023) |
| Feb. 7 – Mar. 3, 2023 | May. 1, 2023 | 1-year $0.1616 3-year $0.1744 5-year $0.1844 |
$0.1878 (Feb. 1, 2023) |
| Nov. 8 – Dec. 2, 2022 | Feb. 1, 2023 | 1-year $0.2143 3-year $0.2056 5-year $0.2093 |
$0.2396 (Nov. 1, 2022) |
| Aug. 16 – Sept. 9, 2022 | Nov. 1, 2022 | 1-year $0.2671 3-year $0.2277 5-year $0.2198 |
$0.1977 (Aug. 1. 2022) |
| May 10 – June 3, 2022 | Aug. 1. 2022 | 1-year $0.2725 3-year $0.2108 5-year $0.1995 |
$0.2055 (May 1, 2022) |
| Feb. 8 – Mar. 4, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | 1-year $0.1885 3-year $0.1619 5-year $0.1566 |
$0.1343 (Feb. 1, 2022) |
| Nov. 8 – Dec. 3, 2021 | Feb. 1, 2022 | 1-year $0.2129 3-year $0.1827 5-year $0.1729 |
$0.1916 (Nov. 1, 2021) |
| Aug. 10 – Sept. 3, 2021 | Nov. 1, 2021 | 1-year $0.1774 3-year $0.1545 5-year $0.1488 |
$0.1323 (Aug. 1, 2021) |
| May 10 – June 4, 2021 | Aug. 1, 2021 | 1-year $0.1468 3-year $0.1337 5-year $0.1321 |
$0.1045 (May 1, 2021) |
| Feb. 8 – Mar. 5, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | 1-year $0.1422 3-year $0.1321 5-year $0.1312 |
$0.1012 (Feb. 1, 2021) |
| Nov. 9 – Dec. 4, 2020 | Feb. 1, 2021 | 1-year $0.1525 3-year $0.1406 5-year $0.1358 |
$0.1081 (Nov. 1, 2020) |
| Aug. 11 – Sept. 4, 2020 | Nov. 1, 2020 | 1-year $0.1328 3-year $0.1321 5-year $0.1309 |
$0.0932 (Aug 1, 2020) |
| May 11 – Jun 5, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 | 1-year $0.1369 3-year $0.1353 5-year $0.1328 |
$0.0863 (May 1, 2020) |
| Feb. 10 – Mar. 6, 2020 | May 1, 2020 | 1-year $0.1064 3-year $0.1108 5-year $0.1145 |
$0.0863 (Feb. 1, 2020) |
| Nov. 12 – Dec. 6, 2019 | Feb. 1, 2020 | 1-year $0.1199 3-year $0.1199 5-year $0.1218 |
$0.0910 (Nov. 1, 2019) |
| Aug. 13 – Sept. 6, 2019 | Nov. 1, 2019 | 1-year $0.1172 3-year $0.1176 5-year $0.1204 |
$0.0852 (Aug. 1, 2019) |
| May 13 – June 7, 2019 | Aug. 1, 2019 | 1-year $0.1265 3-year $0.1229 5-year $0.1236 |
$0.0945 (May 1, 2019) |
| Feb. 11 – Mar. 8, 2019 | May 1, 2019 | 1-year $0.1318 3-year $0.1233 5-year $0.1216 |
$0.0909 (Feb. 1, 2019) |
| Nov. 12 – Dec. 7, 2018 | Feb. 1, 2019 | 1-year $0.1270 3-year $0.1220 5-year $0.1224 |
$0.0832 (Nov. 1, 2018) |
| Aug. 15 – Sept. 7, 2018 | Nov. 1, 2018 | 1-year $0.1126 3-year $0.1114 5-year $0.1126 |
$0.0802 (Aug. 1, 2018) |
| May 14 – June 8, 2018 | Aug. 1, 2018 | 1-year $0.1110 3-year $0.1106 5-year $0.1176 |
$0.0762 (May 1, 2018) |
| Feb. 12 – Mar. 9, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | 1-year $0.1130 3-year $0.1106 5-year $0.1147 |
$0.0762 (Feb. 1, 2018) |
| 1 The period of time when Manitoba Hydro accepts customer contracts for a natural gas fixed rate. 2 The date when a customer starts paying the rate they signed up for in a natural gas fixed rate contract. |
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