Columbia Gas of Ohio

Name

Columbia Gas of Ohio

Legal name

Columbia Gas of Ohio Inc.

Website

https://columbiagasohio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Distribution

NAICS

Natural Gas Distribution (2212), Natural Gas Distribution (221210), Natural Gas Distribution (22121), Utilities (22)

SIC

Natural Gas Distribution (4924), Natural Gas Transmisison & Distribution (4923)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural Gas Retail Supplier (Competitive) Marketing & Sales (EUAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Natural Gas Sales (EUAAADAC), Residential Natural Gas Sales & Customer Growth (EUAAADAD), Natural Gas Retail Supply (Residential & SMB) (EUAGAGAD), Distributed Energy & Gas Solutions Sales (CHP, Microgrids, On-site Gas Supply) (EUAAADAJ), Gas Mains (Distribution Pipelines) (EUAJABAA), Service Lines, Connections & Customer Hookups (New Taps) (TLAGADAF)

Keywords

• Natural gas distribution
• Regulated utility services
• Pipeline safety management
• Energy billing programs
• Residential gas service

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Gas Supply Charges: Costs of the natural gas itself including buying the gas, moving it across states, and storing it. These costs change based on market conditions. Columbia Gas does not control or increase these prices and does not make money on this part of the bill.
2. Delivery (Distribution) Charges: Cost to bring natural gas to customer homes including basic customer fee and cost of operating and maintaining the natural gas pipelines and other system components that safely deliver gas. These charges are regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
3. Infrastructure Investment and Rate Recovery: As a regulated utility, Columbia Gas invests millions each year to expand the system and replace aging facilities. Costs of building, maintaining, and upgrading the gas line system are shared by all customers through monthly bills, subject to regulatory approval.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Columbia Gas of Ohio distributes and delivers natural gas to more than 1.5 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Ohio through its owned pipeline infrastructure, regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The company provides end-to-end service including gas supply, delivery, metering, billing, payment programs, home protection plans, renewable natural gas interconnection, and pipeline safety/integrity management.

Product overview

Columbia Gas of Ohio operates as a regulated natural gas utility providing a comprehensive suite of products and services to over 1.5 million customers across Ohio. The core offering is natural gas distribution service with associated billing/payment options (AutoPay, Budget Plan, Payment Plans, CHOICE program). The company offers supplementary services including home protection plans through Columbia Service Partners, renewable natural gas interconnection programs for producers, natural gas conversion assistance, landlord services, and infrastructure projects (pipeline replacement, Northern Loop Project). Safety services encompass gas leak detection, 811 coordination, automatic shut-off devices, and pipeline integrity management. A mobile app provides account management capabilities. The portfolio operates under NiSource parent company and is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Gas Distribution Service
• Billing and Payment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 1.5 million+ customers across Ohio as the largest natural gas provider in the state
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PicarrocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Picarro, an industry leader in analytics-driven methane detection, to deploy advanced mobile methane detection units across the service territory. The Picarro Surveyor vehicle is up to 1000 times more sensitive than traditional leak detection methods and maps methane concentrations with high-resolution GPS.
• NiSourcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColumbia Gas of Ohio is one of six energy delivery companies of NiSource, which together provide essential natural gas and electric service to nearly 4 million customers. NiSource provides corporate resources, shared services, and strategic direction.
• Environmental PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local schools, parks, DOTs, non-profits and property owners for Integrated Vegetation Management programs that promote pollinator and wildlife-friendly vegetation on pipeline rights-of-way.
• OHIO811 (811)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with OHIO811 state one-call utility locating service required before digging. Columbia Gas utilizes third-party contractors GridHawk, RECONN and Bermex for locating services.
• Trade Ally ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 32 pre-approved licensed and insured plumbing, heating, and cooling contractors who can assist customers with appliance installation and gas service work. Contractors include companies like A.S.A.P. American Service & Plumbing, Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning, and others across Ohio.
• First ResponderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with firefighters, police officers and emergency management officials. Columbia Gas trains hundreds of first responders each year on basics of gas emergencies and how to respond.
• Columbia Service PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Columbia Service Partners (administered by Oncourse Home Solutions/American Water Resources) to offer home protection plans covering appliances and systems not typically covered by standard homeowner's insurance.
• GridHawk, RECONN, BermexcoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party contractors used by Columbia Gas for underground utility line locating services. These contractors mark utility lines when customers contact 811 before digging.
• Ohio Power Siting BoardcoreOthersRegulatory body reviewing and approving major infrastructure projects like the Northern Loop Pipeline. Columbia Gas files applications with OPSB for case number 20-1236-GA-BTX.
• Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)coreOthersRegulatory body that approves rate schedules and terms governing Columbia Gas operations. Columbia Gas is fully regulated by PUCO and state and federal agencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/columbiagasohio
• Facebookfacebook.com/columbiagasohio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/columbia-gas-of-ohio-
• Instagraminstagram.com/columbiagasohio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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