contact usFAQssite mapprivacy statementThe following is a list of commonly used terms for your reference.
| AMR (Automated Meter Reading Device) |
| Allows for daily metering. Requirement for Firm Transportation (FT) and Interruptible Service (IS) classifications. |
| BPU (Board of Public Utilities) |
| The governing body that oversees New Jersey utilities. |
| BTU (British Thermal Unit) |
| The quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at or near 39.2F. |
| Capacity |
| The maximum quantity of natural gas that can be transported in a given period of time. |
| Cashout |
| The settlement of positive or negative differences (imbalance) between actual nominations and actual use on aggregate Firm Transportation (FT) and Interruptible Service (IS) transportation customers. |
| City Gate |
| The inter-connection between the facilities of an local distribution company (LDC), such as NJNG, and an interstate pipeline where the LDC takes possession of the gas. |
| FT Demand Charge |
| Under the Firm Transportation (FT) service classification, the demand charge is the amount per therm that is applied to the Maximum Daily Quantity (MDQ). |
| GSL Demand Charge |
| Under the General Service Large (GSL) service classification, the demand charge is the amount per therm that is applied to the Highest Monthly Average Daily Usage (HMAD). |
| Demand Charge |
| A monthly charge per tariff or contract and paid even if the customer uses no gas. |
| DTH (Dekatherm) |
| A unit of heating equivalent to 10 therms. |
| EDI |
| Electronic Data Exchange. |
| HMAD (Highest Monthly Average Daily) |
| The HMAD represents the highest daily usage a customer could have in one month. |
| MDQ (Maximum Daily Quantity) |
| Calculation for amount of gas customer used on their peak day. This is meter specific and applies to Firm Transportation (FT) customers. |
| Therm |
| A unit of heat equivalent to 100,000 BTU's. |
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