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Fuel Adjustment

Fuel Adjustment

UPDATE: GRU Reducing Fuel Charges in December

GRU is reducing its electric fuel adjustment and purchased gas adjustment charges beginning December 1 as the weather cools down.

  • A residential electric customer using the industry standard 1,000 kWh will save $5 on their monthly bill. 
  • The average GRU residential electric customer using 800 kWh will save $4 on their monthly bill. 
  • A residential natural gas customer using the industry standard 25 therms will save 75 cents on their monthly bill. 

GRU makes no money on fuel charges; these are pass-through costs that cover the utility’s fuel expenses.

GRU began to gradually increase its fuel charges in November 2021, as numerous factors such as the global disruption of fuel supply due to the war in Ukraine caused natural gas prices to skyrocket worldwide. Monthly fuel costs at GRU went from approximately $6.6 million in July 2020 to $20 million in July 2022.

GRU’s decision to lower its electric fuel and purchased gas adjustments is based on lower natural gas prices and an improved balance in GRU’s fuel account. The utility assesses fuel charges on a regular basis and makes adjustments when appropriate. 


What are the Electric Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Gas Adjustment?

Fuel adjustments are “pass-through” costs based on how much GRU pays for the fuel it uses to generate electricity or provide gas. GRU closely monitors these costs and evaluates whether the utility needs to raise or lower them based on market conditions.

Does GRU make money on fuel adjustments?

No, GRU makes no money on fuel adjustments, it merely covers its costs to purchase the fuel.

Where can I find these charges on my GRU bill?

You can find these charges on Page 2 of your bill, under Electric Fuel Adjustment and Purchased Gas Adjustment.

What can GRU do to lower these costs?

By using a variety of fuel sources to generate electricity, GRU can cut down on the amount of natural gas it uses. When the price of natural gas increases, GRU often generates more electricity from the Deerhaven Renewable Generating Station, a renewable source of energy that uses biomass as fuel. GRU also entered into a solar agreement to proactively address issues such as these.

What can I do to lower my bill? 

By making simple adjustments to your cooling or heating routine, you should be able to reduce your monthly bill. To get started, go to gru.com/saveenergy, where you'll find simple tips that can make a big difference. Then, go to our Energy and Water Surveys page to find useful online tools or to schedule an on-site energy survey conducted by one of our experts. 

800 kWh Residential Electric Customer (GRU average customer)

  • October 2021: $103.36

  • November 2021: $111.76

  • December 2021: $119.76

  • January 2022: $122.16 

  • February 2022: $122.16

  • March 2022: $122.16

  • April 2022: $126.96

  • May 2022: $131.76

  • June 2022: $135.76

  • July 2022: $143.76

  • August 2022: $143.76

  • September 2022: $143.76

  • October 2022: $146.18

  • November 2022: $146.18

  • December 2022: $146.18

  • January 2023: $146.18

  • February 2023: $146.18

  • March 2023: $146.18

  • April 2023: $134.18

  • May 2023: $134.18

  • June 2023: $134.18

  • July 2023: $122.18

  • August 2023: $122.18

  • September 2023: $122.18

  • October 2023: $124.68

  • November 2023: $120.68

  • December 2023: $116.68

1,000 kWh Residential Electric Customer (Industry standard)

  • October 2021: $129.59

  • November 2021: $139.59

  • December 2021: $149.59

  • January 2022: $152.59

  • February 2022: $152.59

  • March 2022: $152.59

  • April 2022: $158.59

  • May 2022: $164.59

  • June 2022: $169.59

  • July 2022: $179.59

  • August 2022: $179.59

  • September 2022: $179.59

  • October 2022: $182.61

  • November 2022: $182.61

  • December 2022: $182.61

  • January 2023: $182.61

  • February 2023: $182.61

  • March 2023: $182.61

  • April 2023: $167.61

  • May 2023: $167.61

  • June 2023: $167.61

  • July 2023: $152.61

  • August 2023: $152.61

  • September 2023: $152.61

  • October 2023: $155.74

  • November 2023: $150.74

  • December 2023: $145.73

25 Therm Residential Gas Customer

  • October 2021: $32.74

  • November 2021: $36.49

  • December 2021: $39.49

  • January 2022: $40.74

  • February 2022: $40.74

  • March 2022: $40.74

  • April 2022: $41.99

  • May 2022: $45.74

  • June 2022: $46.99

  • July 2022: $46.99

  • August 2022: $46.99

  • September 2022: $46.99

  • October 2022: $46.99

  • November 2022: $49.49

  • December 2022: $49.49

  • January 2023: $49.49

  • February 2023: $49.49

  • March 2023: $49.49

  • April 2023: $44.49

  • May 2023: $44.49

  • June 2023: $44.49

  • July 2023: $39.49

  • August 2023: $39.49 

  • September 2023: $39.49

  • October 2023: $39.49

  • November 2023: $38.99 

  • December 2023: $38.24

If you have further questions, please contact customer service at 352-334-3434 or customerservice@gru.com.