Simple changes in your habits and your home can help you cut your winter heating bill this season. Here are the 4 winter heating mistakes that are likely driving up your bill.
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What are AGL Pass-Through Charges?
If you use natural gas in Atlanta, Decatur, Savannah or other areas served by Atlanta Gas Light (AGL), you’ll see AGL Pass-Through Charges on your bill.
These pass-through charges have a complicated calculation. And at times they may seem to have little to do with how much natural gas you’ve actually used!
Once you understand what’s included in the AGL Pass-Through Charge or Base Charge, you’ll be better able to make sense of your bill.
Why are Natural Gas Prices So High?
Natural gas prices are on the rise across the country. In this article, we’ll review why natural gas prices are high right now (2022), how that impacts your natural gas rate for your home, and how to get the best natural gas in Ohio or Georgia.
Senior Citizen Discount on Natural Gas in Georgia
Senior citizens can get a discount on their natural gas bill in Georgia. This discount program is approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. And, this program is available to qualifying customers in the Atlanta Gas Light area, regardless of who supplies your natural gas.
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17 Fall Tips for Homeowners
What should you do to get your house ready for fall? The fall home maintenance checklist is an important part of managing your home investment. Here are 17 home maintenance tips for fall, with a special section on prepping your natural gas furnace for heating season.
Best Thermostat Setting for Cold Weather
Heating bills too high? Here’s the best thermostat setting for cold weather if you want to save on your heating bill. Your natural gas furnace is the biggest consumer of gas in your home, more than your other appliances combined. Managing your home temperature can cut costs from your bill.
How to Maintain Your Gas Water Heater (And Avoid High Gas Bills)
Water heater maintenance is an important step to keep your natural gas bill under control. Although heaters that run on natural gas use less energy and are more cost-effective than electric water heaters, they aren’t necessarily problem-free. High gas bills could still be a concern if you don’t maintain your water heater properly.
Water heaters account for approximately 17% of your total household energy expenditure, according to Energy.gov. That’s why it’s important to understand how gas water heaters work and how to maintain them.
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Renter’s Guide to Shopping Cheap Natural Gas Plans
When it comes to apartment natural gas bills or natural gas in your rental home, there are only a few things you can control. Your landlord has chosen the furnace and other appliances in your building, so replacement for more efficient models is out of the question.
But, you can focus on the two things you can control. First, your choice of natural gas supplier, to get a low rate. And second, your natural gas usage, to keep your bill low. Here’s information on both.
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