{"id":1556,"date":"2021-08-27T13:26:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T18:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=1556"},"modified":"2022-06-29T14:05:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T19:05:02","slug":"shop-no-contract-gas-plans-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/shop-no-contract-gas-plans-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop No-Contract Gas Plans in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-221\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-221 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Shop no-contract gas plans in Georgia. They could be the short term answer to your long term needs.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-658902138-1.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><center><em>No-contract gas plans can provide a smart household energy solution. They can help you increase your credit rating or sign onto a long term plan at the right time that helps you save.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Should I Really Shop No-Contract Gas Plans?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular readers are probably sick of us warning about the risks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-contract gas plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But the truth is, sometimes, these plans provide a smart household energy solution. The problem is, shopping for the right one can feel like navigating a minefield. The wrong plan could blow up, expensively, in your face&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is, you can protect your wallet with a healthy dose of caution. Firstly, watch out for intro rate plans. These bargain rates will apply for a limited time only, so have an exit plan ready for when the term ends. Secondly, no-contract plans use variable rates which can spike drastically, particularly in summer and winter. So avoid signing up during these seasons. Thirdly, as with all plans, watch out for those extra money-saving incentives! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s see which of the available no-contract gas plans in Georgia are your safest bet&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Best Natural Gas Rates on No-Contract Gas Plans<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/plans\/georgia-natural-gas\/details\/pre-pay-plan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-Pay Plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><b>Georgia Natural Gas\u00ae.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This slightly unusual no-contract plan has customers pay an estimated energy bill in advance. If needed, the balance is corrected at the end of the month. This plan, however, comes with a steep and variable 1.689 dollars per therm rate, on top of a hefty $8.99 monthly charge. You\u2019ll benefit from a $30 welcome credit, no early termination fee, and up to $150 to cover exit fees from your current provider. But we think short-term shoppers can do better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still carrying a hefty variable rate is <\/span><b>Gas South\u2019s <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/plans\/gas-south\/details\/bridgeplan-variable\"><b>BridgePlan Variable<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 1.49 dollars per therm rate is again steep, and the monthly charge runs between $6.95 and $9.95. At either end, this will add up over time. One potential upside, however, is for customers with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.gas-south.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360019104074-What-is-the-BridgePlan-\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">little to no credit.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0The <strong>BridgePlan Variable<\/strong> will help you\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eventually access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/\">natural gas plans<\/a> at a lower rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More appealing to customers in need of a cheap stop-gap solution is <\/span><b>Scana\u2019s<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/plans\/scana-energy\/details\/introductory-variable-rate\"><b>Introductory Variable Rate. <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bargain 39.9 cents per therm rate applies for one month only, along with a monthly charge of $5.95. After that, they&#8217;ll turf you out onto their significantly more costly variable rate plan. Before that, though, you\u2019ll enjoy one month of exceptionally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/\">cheap natural gas<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheaper by a whisker, however, is <\/span><b>Gas South\u2019s <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other no-contract gas plan:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/plans\/gas-south\/details\/acquisition-variable\"><b>Acquisition Variable<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s a similar one-month discount rate, this time of just 29 cents per therm. Whilst the monthly charge is a pricier $6.95 to $9.95, you\u2019ll gain up to $20 in bill credits. Again, however, make sure not to overstay your welcome, as they&#8217;ll roll you onto their pricey variable rate plan after your first month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Shop the Best No-Contract Gas Plan Today<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you need a quick month or two of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no-contract natural gas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you have some good options. Just proceed with caution! And remember, a great way of mitigating the risk of costly bills on a no-contract gas plan is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrel.gov\/docs\/fy14osti\/61628.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep your household energy usage low<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more tips, deals, and money-saving tactics, stick with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\">www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; the best way to shop no-contract gas plans in Georgia!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should I Really Shop No-Contract Gas Plans? 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