Natural Gas

Charlottesville Gas is a natural gas utility owned and operated by the City of Charlottesville. We have provided residents of Charlottesville and urban areas of Albemarle County with safe, efficient, reliable, and economical service for over 150 years. Charlottesville Gas currently has close to 21,000 customers in the area.

We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint with energy conservation programs, and investment in emissions reduction projects. Our conservation efforts help reduce your gas usage, and include no-cost home weatherization  for income-qualified customers, rebates for the installation of energy efficient gas appliances and attic insulation, and investment in carbon offset programs. 

For an interactive map of all capital improvement projects within the City, please visit the online CIP Viewer.

Contact Information

Contact Utility Billing at 434-970-3211 or send an email to: 

• Open a new gas account
• Ask questions about billing gas
• Change the name on an account
• Request your meter be turned on or off

Contact Utilities Outreach at 434-970-3812 or send an email to:

• Learn more about rebate offers
• Check availability of utilities service
• Apply for a gas service line

Gas System Details & Specifications

• Gas Distribution System Standard Specifications and Details- Appendix G (PDF)
• Standards and Design Manual (PDF)