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.

Gas service lines are installed free of charge up to 150 feet of line with at least one qualifying appliance connection (gas range, gas water heater, gas furnace, gas dryer). Installations to supply any non-qualifying appliance will be charged at the City’s current cost, including changes or modifications to the gas meter set.

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 Gas Marketing at 434-970-3812 or send an email to:

  • Request a new gas service line installation

Gas System Details & Specifications