In February, Xcel customers will see an increase in their natural gas costs of $0.07 per therm.  For the areas that A Vantage Properties works within, it will effect Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Aurora as well as other Denver Metro areas not served by A Vantage Properties.  Castle Rock in Douglas County and Kiowa as well as other areas within Elbert County will not be effected by this rate change as their gas service is provided by Aquila.

Xcel believes that most people won't feel the impact of the increase in natural gas costs as heating bills will go down if temperatures are normal or close to normal when February rolls around.  With the cold and snow that we've been having so far this winter, I hope that temperature do return to normal soon.  On a happier note, even if the temperatures don't normalize, those with natural gas service through Xcel can take heart in knowing that natural gas prices are down by 20% compared to February 2006.

Stay warm and safe.