Ways to Save Energy
Depending on the type of agreement you have with your utility company, conserving energy may lower your monthly bill.
A few simple tricks can go a long way toward helping you save energy in your home.
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Understanding Your Natural Gas Bill
When you pay your natural gas every month, you deserve to know exactly what you’re paying for. With so many differences between provider bills (like section names and units of measure), it can be hard to compare them directly. We’ve outlined the basic similarities you’ll find across all suppliers, as well as the ways gas is measured to produce your monthly cost.
How to Read Your Gas Bill
The section names included on your gas bill will vary depending on how your supplier chooses to describe them. But the basic components should be the same between providers.
Customer Charge
A monthly charge to cover NGDC costs such as maintaining the gas lines, meter reading and billing.
Gas Cost Adjustment
The amount billed or credited each month to account for differences between projected and actual gas supply costs.
How Natural Gas Usage is Calculated on Your Bill
Natural gas consumption in your home is measured by subtracting your previous meter reading from your current one.
View these sample bills from common PA gas distributors:
- Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania
- Equitable Gas Company
- National Fuel Gas
- PECO Gas
- Pike County
- PGW
- UGI Utilities
- Valley Energy
Once you understand what each figure on your bill represents, you can more easily check inconsistencies and know exactly what you’re paying for.
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