Arizona Corporation Commission OKs transition of natural gas service to Southwest Gas in Graham County

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Southwest Gas has received approval from the Arizona Corporation Commission for the transition of natural gas service in Graham County from Graham County Utilities Inc. (GCU) to Southwest Gas, effective early January. This move follows GCU's October 2020 decision to sell its gas distribution system to Southwest Gas for modernization, enhanced safety, and regulatory compliance. The company promises safe, reliable, and affordable service to GCU customers, along with access to various assistance programs.

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• Approval of service transition enhances operational efficiency.
• Access to customer assistance programs for new customers.

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PHOENIX, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arizona Corporation Commission approved the transition of natural gas service in Graham County from Graham County Utilities Inc. (GCU) to Southwest Gas at its open meeting Dec. 15.

The transaction is expected to close in early January.  

The Commission's approval follows the October 2020 approval by GCU members of sale of the GCU gas distribution system to Southwest Gas. GCU determined selling the system to Southwest Gas would allow the system to be modernized, and would increase safety, meet regulatory standards and maintain affordability for GCU customers.

Southwest Gas is committed to providing the new customers in Graham County with safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service. The new customers will be eligible for Southwest Gas' customer assistance programs, including low income discounts, Customer Owned Yard Line relocations, and energy efficiency programs. Southwest Gas looks forward to welcoming the GCU customers in January and is committed to ongoing communication regarding next steps to ensure a smooth transition.

About Southwest Gas

Celebrating 90 years of providing clean, affordable natural gas service, Southwest Gas Corporation proudly serves over 2 million customers in Arizona, California and Nevada with clean and affordable natural gas, safely and reliably. For more information about Southwest Gas, please visit www.swgas.com.

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SOURCE Southwest Gas Corporation

FAQ

What was approved by the Arizona Corporation Commission regarding SWX?

The Arizona Corporation Commission approved the transition of natural gas service in Graham County to Southwest Gas.

When will the transition of gas service to Southwest Gas take place?

The transition is expected to close in early January.

What benefits will GCU customers receive from Southwest Gas?

GCU customers will receive safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas service, along with eligibility for customer assistance programs.

What company is involved in the transition of gas service to Southwest Gas?

Graham County Utilities Inc. (GCU) is the company involved in the transition to Southwest Gas.

When did GCU members approve the sale to Southwest Gas?

GCU members approved the sale of the gas distribution system in October 2020.