{"id":1508,"date":"2021-07-16T12:40:50","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T17:40:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=1508"},"modified":"2021-07-16T12:40:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T17:40:50","slug":"three-sneaky-gas-plan-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/three-sneaky-gas-plan-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Sneaky Gas Plan Things To Avoid in GA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get the low down on the three sneaky gas plan fine print fees that can add to your monthly bill in Georgia!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How Can I Avoid Hidden Charges on my Energy Bill?<\/b><\/h2>\n

So you\u2019ve shopped around on <\/span>www.georgiagassavings.com<\/span><\/a>. You’ve compared\u00a0the <\/span>best natural gas plan<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the best incentives. Good. And so now you\u2019re ready to tackle a <\/span>hot and energy-expensive season<\/span><\/a>\u2026 Well, bad news <\/span>Atlanta Gas Light (AGL)<\/span><\/a> customers: you can\u2019t stop here. Hidden fees and sneaky small-print in provider Terms of Service could see you rack up over $100 a year in additional fees. That\u2019ll cancel out all the careful savings you made, and put unnecessary strain on your wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is, we can help! You just need to know what fees are out there, and how to plan around them. For that reason, we\u2019ve located three main hidden charges that trip up a lot of customers, and ways you can stay away from them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customer Service Charges<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll notice that the monthly recurring charge on our site (also called \u2018customer service charge\u2019 by some providers) is sometimes given as a range – say, $5.95 to $9.95. Now watch out, because $5.95 is great, but pushing $10 is going to add up fast. These heftier service charges are usually levied based on location or credit score. So check in advance with the provider. You might even qualify for a concession!<\/span><\/p>\n

Late Payment Fees<\/h3>\n

Even a day\u2019s delay in payment could incur significant penalty charges. You\u2019ll be given a flat cost by your provider, or a percentage of your monthly bill: \u201cwhichever is greater.\u201d If it becomes a habit, this can really add up over time. So consider setting up automated payments, or at least schedule memos and prompts in advance so it doesn\u2019t slip your mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gas Plan Roll-Over Rates<\/h3>\n

By law, at least 60 days your plan expires, even if it\u2019s on a fixed rate, your provider is required to send you notifications<\/a> about what your options are. Don’t throw out these notifications. Don’t ignore them, either. That’s because if you don’t respond to your provider, they may\u00a0<\/span>automatically roll you over into a plan with a variable rate<\/a>. This could prove costly, especially over winter. This is because variable rates are usually significantly more expensive – and certainly less predictable. Read your provider\u2019s Terms of Service is on this and make a specific plan for what to do when your plan is about to expire.<\/p>\n

How to Dodge Hidden Fees<\/h3>\n

It\u2019d be a shame to see your savings disappear because of a few sneaky gas plan charges. So stay vigilant! Read the Terms of Service and provider websites carefully to avoid hidden surprises. Call your provider’s customer service to verify any ambiguous-sounding charges in advance. Put a system in place to prompt or ensure timely payment. And make sure you plan ahead for your plan\u2019s expiry. Keep in mind these 3 sneaky gas plan things to avoid in GA, and you\u2019ll be protecting your well-saved money for the real important things this summer. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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