IGS Energy Partnership

By Dan McVey, Vice President & Chief Operating Officer — Gas Operations

The current natural gas market is extremely volatile because of the geopolitical situation and supply-demand imbalance in the United States. Prices have spiked to levels we haven’t seen since before the shale drilling revolution in 2010. This winter, prices could rise even higher if temperatures are below normal and storage inventories are not adequately refilled.

Energy Cooperative is actively refilling our storage inventories and will be ready to meet winter demand. While our storage acts as a hedge against winter price volatility, it is only a partial hedge. However, members wanting more price security do have another option for their gas supply.

Member Select Program

Working in conjunction with IGS Energy (IGS), we designed the Member Select Program that protects you from the price volatility of the natural gas market by locking in a fixed rate with IGS. Energy Cooperative partnered with IGS to provide a fixed-price, lower carbon option for natural gas supply, while maintaining the high level of service and reliability from Energy Cooperative you’ve come to expect.

About IGS Energy

Based in central Ohio, IGS Energy has 30-plus years of experience in supplying natural gas to more than 1 million customers across the United States.

While not always a lower rate, it gives you secure pricing with no surprises. With this product, you can also help counteract carbon emissions that are created with your home’s natural gas usage. Based on your usage, IGS invests the equivalent in certified projects that reduce carbon from the atmosphere, such as reforestation or renewable energy sources like wind farms.

You can enroll in the Energy Cooperative’s Member Select Program now, and you will lock in your natural gas rate for $0.814 per ccf through the June 2023 billing cycle.

To qualify for the Member Select Program, Energy Cooperative members must be in good standing and have been a member for a minimum of twelve months.

How It Works

• You can enroll with IGS Energy by calling 1-877-786-4447

• Energy Cooperative will continue to deliver your gas, respond to service needs, read your meter and send your monthly invoice

• The only thing that changes is the price you pay

• There are no sign-up or cancellation fees

• You can cancel at any time

If you have questions about the program, contact IGS Energy at 1-877-786-4447 or customersupport@igs.com. The IGS Energy team is available to assist you Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm EST.