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About Switching Natural Gas Suppliers in PA

Who Can Switch Gas

Most residents of Pennsylvania have the power to choose their natural gas supplier; however, please note that competitive offers may not be available in all areas. 

What You Are Actually Switching

When you switch natural gas suppliers, you are changing the company that supplies the actual gas to your local gas lines; you are not switching to different physical gas lines.

The gas lines that run down your street and into your home are still owned and operated by your local natural gas distribution company (NGDC). The rates for that distribution service are regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC), but many PA consumers can choose the company that provides the gas supply to their local NGDC’s lines.

Your choice can be based on the lowest price, services and/or incentives. Competitive offers from natural gas suppliers do not exist in all areas of Pennsylvania.

Regardless of whether you choose a new natural gas supplier, your NGDC will continue to provide your distribution service, make repairs to its delivery system and respond to emergencies.

Why Switch to Natural Gas

The power to switch natural gas suppliers gives you greater control over your home or business’s energy bill. For example, if you can get a lower price from a competing supplier, you can switch over to its plan. Competitive offers may not be available in all areas.

It’s easy, safe and continual.

The components of your natural gas service infographic

The components of your natural gas service

Supplier

Various natural gas suppliers

This is what you are shopping for — a Gas Supplier.

Distribution

Local natural gas distribution company

The local transportation system connects the supplier to the customer.

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Customer

Shop for the best natural gas rate based on your needs.

Suppliers refers to the company that sells you your natural gas. Suppliers provide natural gas to customers through existing pipes of natural gas distribution companies. A supplier's unit price includes, but is not limited to, costs associated with the production and transmission of the natural gas.

Distribution refers to the Natural Gas Distribution Company (NGDC) delivering the natural gas to the customer. Through a network of underground pipelines, natural gas from wells is consolidated within the interstate transportation system and then delivered to the local NGDC, which distributes the gas to customers.

For further information, contact the Public Utility Commission:

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PA Public Utility Commission Bureau of Consumer Services
P.O. Box 3265, Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265

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1-800-692-7380
For people with speech or hearing loss, dial 7-1-1 (Telecommunications Relay Service)

For a listing of Natural Gas Suppliers, please visit www.puc.pa.gov

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Main navigation

  • Shop for Natural Gas
    • Find Rates
      • Shop for Your Home
      • Shop for Your Small Business
      • Shop for your Large Business
    • List of Distributors
    • List of Suppliers
  • About Switching
    • The Switching Process
    • How to Shop & Switch
    • Questions to Ask Suppliers
  • Understanding Rates and Terms
    • Understanding Rates
    • Fixed & Variable
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Supplier Renewal & Options Notices
  • Rights & Protections
    • Your Rights & Protections
    • Help Paying Your Bill
  • Ways to Save Energy
    • Leaks & Insulation
    • Heating & Cooling
    • Usage

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