How many of us have looked through the terms of service or our natural gas bill and blinked several times as our eyes crossed into oblivion? For the purpose of clarification and piece of mind, I am trying to sprinkle in various helpful guides, tips and explanations to help us all understand the world of natural gas service a little better.

With that being said, have you ever wondered what exactly a therm is? When researching companies and plans in your area, the term "therm" (that was fun) is most often associated with the published price, as in price per therm. A therm is a unit for quantity of heat that equals 100,000 British thermal units (BTU). A BTU is an amount of energy needed to raise one pound of nearly frozen water (39 degrees Fahrenheit) by one degree Fahrenheit. A therm is equal to 100 cubic feet of natural gas, and is used by gas companies to determine your actual natural gas usage.

So there you have it. If there are any additional terms or aspects of your natural gas service that may have you spinning in mild confusion, then feel free to post your comments, and I'll be happy to provide any insight I can. It's a big natural gas world Georgians, so don't be shy to ask away.