{"id":1803,"date":"2022-01-29T06:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-29T12:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=1803"},"modified":"2022-01-28T13:12:20","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T19:12:20","slug":"should-i-shop-no-contract-gas-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/should-i-shop-no-contract-gas-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Shop No Contract Gas Now?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is No Contract Gas Right for Me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gas rates could fall during the Spring shoulder months.So why gamble on a fixed rate plan in the very short term? Find out how no contract gas plans could help you save right now.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spring shoulder months are approaching and rates could<\/em> fall. So Metro Atlanta shoppers are facing a dilemma! Do you lock in no contract gas until then, and risk rate hikes? Or do you keep things predictable with a fixed plan<\/a>, which will guarantee you a hefty exit fee when you decide to switch in spring?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, a no contract plan is a gamble – but the odds might actually be in your favor. Say you switch on April 1st. This means you\u2019ve got two months to fill, and for February these plans will mostly offer you a juicy intro rate<\/a>. It\u2019ll get steep after that – but for one month only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So let’s run some figures. The average monthly therm usage<\/a> for a Georgia household is 69 therms (717 \u00f7 12). But it\u2019s winter, so let\u2019s up that to 75. Using this figure, let\u2019s see how you might fare on the no contract gas plans<\/a> available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compare No Contract Gas Options in Metro-Atlanta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First up: the BridgePlan Variable<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>from Gas South<\/strong>. The $1.69 per therm rate comes with a $6.95 to $9.95 monthly charge (we\u2019ll use $6.95 for the calculations). After one month they\u2019ll roll you onto their variable rate, which is currently $1.59 per therm. So let\u2019s see this in action.<\/p>\n\n\n

February:\u00a0<\/strong>
75 therms x $1.69 per therm = $126.75
$126.75 therm cost + $6.95 monthly charge = $133.70<\/p>\n

March:<\/strong>
75 therms x $1.59 per therm = $119.25
$119.25 therm cost + $6.95 monthly charge = $126.20<\/p>\n

Total:<\/strong> $133.70 for February + $126.20 for March = $259.90 until April<\/p>\n\n\n

Honestly, as a best case scenario it\u2019s no steal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save More With A Lower Gas Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So let\u2019s move onto another Gas South<\/strong> plan: the Acquisition Variable<\/strong><\/a>. This one month plan offers a 99 cents per therm rate, with a $6.95 to $9.95 monthly charge (again, we\u2019ll use the lower bound). Plus, you could get up to $20 in bill credits! After that, you\u2019ll again be rolled onto Gas South\u2019s $1.59 per therm variable rate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

February:<\/strong>
75 therms x 99 cents per therm = $74.25
$74.25 therm cost + $6.95 monthly charge – $20 bill credits = $61.20<\/p>\n

March:<\/strong>
75 therms x $1.59 per therm = $119.25
$119.25 therm cost + $6.95 monthly charge = $126.20<\/p>\n

Total:<\/strong> $61.20 for February +\u00a0 $126.20 for March = $187.40 until April<\/p>\n\n\n

Not too shabby! But there\u2019s more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compare This Low Priced Introductory Rate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Introductory Variable Rate<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>from Scana<\/strong> clocks in at 49.9 cents per therm, with a $5.95 monthly charge. They\u2019ll roll you onto their variable rate after this one month plan, but it\u2019s hard to find. So let\u2019s calculate using their December 2021<\/a> variable rate, which was $1.66 per therm.<\/p>\n\n\n

February:<\/strong>
75 therms x 49.9 cents per therm = $37.43
$37.43 therm cost + $5.95 monthly charge = $43.38<\/p>\n

March:<\/strong>
75 therms x $1.66 per therm = $124.50
$124.50 therm cost + $5.95 monthly charge = $130.45<\/p>\n

Total:<\/strong> $43.38 for February + $130.45 for March =$173.83 until April<\/p>\n\n\n

Lock in your Temporary Gas Plan Now!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To be sure, these are very, very tentative state of costs you\u2019d face using a no contract gas plan<\/a> to carry you through \u2018til the shoulder months. Now, March prices could hike substantially if variable rates increase. But always bear in mind that you’ll be saving yourself from hefty exit fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you’re asking yourself should I shop no contract gas now? Well, these short term solutions ain’t a bad bet to roll the dice on because you will likely save money versus exits fees. Check out your no contract and fixed rate options now, at www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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