Important Updates

The MichCon Weighted Average Cost of Gas (WACOG) for April 2012 is $4.6865 per MMBtu. This WACOG will be used to determine any Gas Choice Supply Equalization Charges (SEC) for April 2012.

Please note that the cumulative Weighted Averge GCR Billed Rate (WA-GCR) from May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 will be used for the Annual Reconciliation.  All the WA-GCR monthly updates prior to the Annual Reconciliation are provided to track the current Program Year-to-date activity.  The cumulative WA-GCR from May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012 is $5.3310 per Mcf.  The Annual Reconciliation is detemined in Mcf. Thus, the WA-GCR is provided per Mcf.

If you have any questions please contact Gerald (Jerry) DeRuiter at 313-235-1042 or e-mail michcon_gcc@dteenergy.com

Following are the average BTU factors for April 2012

9413,Austin 10 Dry Point, 1.078, 14.65, PSI DRY
9357,Chestonia 17 Dry Point, 0.987, 14.65, PSI DRY
9412,Deerfield 23, 1.054, 14.65, PSI DRy
9399,Goodwell 8B Dry Point, 1.327, 14.65, PSI DRY
9398,Goodwell 9 Dry Point, 1.082, 14.65, PSI DRY
9360,Goodwell 26 Dry Point, 1.031, 14.65, PSI DRY
9081,Goose Creek (CE), 1.030, 14.65, PSI DRY
9106,Goose Creek (GLGT), 1.040, 14.73, PSI DRY
9365,Hayes 6 Dry Point, 0.991, 14.65, PSI DRY
9366,Hersey Clinton Dry Point, 1.025, 14.65, PSI DRY
9367,Hinton 5 Dry Point, 1.103, 14.65, PSI DRY
9380,Isabella 11, 1.065, 14.65, PSI DRY
9368,Jordan 4 Dry Point, 0.985, 14.65, PSI DRY
9343,Kalkaska (MCGC), 1.030, 14.65, PSI DRY
9341,Kalkaska - Sag Bay (MCGC), 1.122, 14.65, PSI DRY
9370,Lenox 36 Dry Point, 1.087, 14.65, PSI DRY
9372,Lincoln 29A Dry Point, 1.036, 14.65, PSI DRY
9373,Lincoln 30 Dry Point, 1.036, 14.65, PSI DRY
9378,Mancelona 19 Dry Point, 1.023, 14.65, PSI DRY
9379,Mentor 29 Dry Point, 1.079, 14.65, PSI DRY
9348,Merit Plant (MICHCON), 1.017, 14.65, PSI DRY
9389,Milford 1 Dry Point, 1.201, 14.65, PSI DRY
9395,New Haven 4, 1.029, 14.65, PSI DRY
9381,Reno 27 Dry Point, 1.066, 14.65, PSI DRY
9382,Rose Lake 10 Dry Point, 1.075, 14.65, PSI DRY
9383,Sherman 35 Dry Point, 1.054, 14.65, PSI DRY
9384,Springfield 34 Dry Point, 1.023, 14.65, PSI DRY
9386,West Branch Dry Point, 1.054, 14.65, PSI DRY
9408,West Stronach 29, 1.071, 14.65, PSI DRY

Should you have any questions regarding these BTU factors, please contact me at 313.235.1038.
Thank you, Sheryl Maloney

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SERVICE TO OUR
CUSTOMERS AND IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. MCGC CONVERTED
TO AN MMBTU SYSTEM EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2005.

The April '12 final (6th workday) System Wide Average BTU is 1.01045.

At 9:00am est Thursday morning, May 10th, enominator will email your "pre" cashout April 2012 volumes available for trading. For more detail on dry cash-out positions, the ALR 94 report is available Wednesday, May 9th, under CAW NOMINATIONS. The dry cashout trading window will open at 9:30am est on Thursday, May 10th and Imbalances will be posted at that time.  The trading window will remain open until 5pm est, Friday, May 11th.  If trading occurs, eNominator will email you a trade confirmation. On Friday, May 11th, you will receive the "post trade statement" at approximately 5:30pm est.  Final dry cashout invoices will continue to mailed out by Gas Accounting.

Location/Lodging/Ground Transport for May Training

As previously communicated, MichCon will be holding three separate training sessions covering the upgraded eNominator system.  These sessions will be held May 21, 22, and 23 at MichCon's Operations Resources Center (ORC) in Melvindale, Michigan.  The ORC is approximately 10 miles west of downtown Detroit at the intersection of Greenfield and Allen Roads, just a short distance off the I-94 expressway.  The ORC address is:

MichCon Operations Resources Center (ORC)
3690 Greenfield Road
Melvindale, MI  48122
313-294-4258

In the area near the ORC (Greenfield and Allen Roads) MichCon has a large field station and several other facilities, so this can be a bit confusing.  

To better assist you, please reference these directions:

Driving West on I-94

1. Exit at Schaeffer Road, Exit 208
2. On the exit ramp, stay to the far right and follow the Butler Rd sign
3. Turn right onto Butler Rd (Note: there is no sign for Butler Rd at the end of the exit ramp), go about 0.2 miles to Greenfield 
4. Turn left onto Greenfield Rd; you will go about 0.4 miles where Greenfield will intersect with Allen Rd in a "Y", stay to the left and remain on Greenfield
5. Enter second driveway on the left--there will be a sign that reads "MichCon Recreation Center and Operations Resources Center" and the address of 3690 Greenfield will be well marked
6. The entry gate will be open.  Enter and proceed straight down the long driveway; when you reach the end, go to the building at the right which is the ORC
7. Once you enter the ORC, there will be signs directing you to the classroom

Driving East on I-94

1. Exit at Greenfield Road/Schaefer Road, Eixt 208
2. Take the ramp toward Greenfield Road
3. Turn left onto Greenfield Road (South); you will go about 0.2 miles where Greenfield will intersect with Allen Rd in a "Y", stay to the left and remain on Greenfield
4. Enter second driveway on the left--there will be a sign that reads "MichCon Recreation Center and Operations Resources Center" and the address of 3690 Greenfield will be well marked
5. The gate will be open.  Enter and proceed straight down the long driveway; when you reach the end, go the building at the right which is the ORC
6. Once you enter the ORC, there will be signs directing you to the classroom

LODGING

The Melvindale area near the ORC is highly industrial, with few lodging options.  Therefore, we recommend that you stay at the Motor City Casino Hotel in downtown Detroit.  The hotel is located about 10 miles east of the ORC facility, and is very nice.  Additionally, you will receive the DTE Energy corporate rate of $95 per night.  This rate includes free parking, complimentary evening appetizers, and complimentary breakfast.  (However, we will also provide breakfast at the training.)  When you book your room, please reference the DTE Energy corporate rate, and also bring a copy of the Motor City Casino Hotel flyer to present at check-in. 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Rental cars at the Detroit Metro Airport are reasonably priced and can be rented on Hotwire for about $25/day.  However, if you don't relish the idea of driving in unknown territory, Detroit Metro Airport offers two excellent ground transportation options.  The first is Metro Cab (mini van style taxis), and the second is Metro Car (luxury sedans).  Fare from the airport to the Motor City Casino Hotel is roughly $45, plus tip, if you use Metro Cab.  The fare for Metro Cars is roughly $55, plus tip.  The vehicles are very clean, and the drivers accept credit cards.  Assuming you choose one of these options, it will be very easy to take a taxi the next day from the hotel to the ORC, as the taxis will be lined up in front of the hotel.  Fare from the hotel to the ORC will be roughly $30.  You may want to "taxi pool" to the training session with other customers.  To assist with this type of coordination, we'll send you all a list with the names and contact info for all customers who will be attending your session.  On the day of training, MichCon will take care of lining up cabs to take you from the ORC training class back to the airport.

EMERGENCY MICHCON CONTACT

In case you or your driver gets a bit tangled up in the area near the ORC, don't panic!  Just call one of these individuals at the ORC, and they will guide you in:

Primary Contact:

Lori LaBrecque   313-294-4258 (O)

Secondary Contact:

Sheila Holmes     313-294-4214 (O), 248-275-8380 (C)

You may also contact Kelly Naragon at 734-718-5127 (C).  In the meantime, if you have any questions about the training or the logistics, please contact Kelly at 313-235-1036 or one of our transportation specialists.  We look forward to seeing you later this month!