Recently, a friend of mine relocated and bought a house in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, Georgia. He soon discovered that the city that has Braves, Hawks, Falcons and Yellow Jackets, is also home to natural gas deregulation. Being that he had never lived in a city with deregulation, he got in touch with me to find out how to choose his natural gas company.
Knowing that my job lets me know more about the energy industry than most, he mentioned that he was trying to find not just any energy company, but an energy company that gives back to the community. He struggled with how he was going to save and conserve energy, seeing that he had just bought this "big, beautiful Georgian mansion" that he wanted to enjoy.
With many companies to choose from, it might seem hard to make a natural gas choice. I let my friend know a few tips to help with his decision -- tips that I now want to share with you:
- Shop for the best price. It's your right as a Georgian, so use it.
- Know what each plans means. Not sure what "fixed" or "variable" rates mean? Find out so you can save the most.
- Worried about bruised credit making you pay too much? Check out prepaid options to help get your bill lower.
- Conserve energy by being energy conscience. Quick tips include: Use a humidifier in colder months; check your furnace filter frequently; and, lower the temperature setting on your washing machine.
