{"id":1980,"date":"2022-04-08T06:30:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T11:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=1980"},"modified":"2022-04-08T12:39:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T17:39:18","slug":"why-is-my-summer-natural-gas-bill-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/why-is-my-summer-natural-gas-bill-high\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Summer Natural Gas Bill High?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Will My Energy Costs Rise Again in Summer? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Believe it or not, the rate on your summer natural gas bill in Georgia actually goes up. Learn what you can do to keep your summer energy bills to a bare minimum!<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Summertime is coming folks, and the living is\u2026 well, maybe not as easy on your natural gas bill as you might expect. Sure, as we leave this cold winter of increased energy consumption<\/a> you\u2019re not going to be shelling out so much on heating. But that\u2019s not the only thing affecting your monthly energy bill. Let\u2019s compare some of the reasons why your power bills get so steep. And we\u2019ll look at the best ways to keep your summer natural gas bill cheaper, even as the mercury climbs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Your Natural Gas Bill Might Spike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll start with the good news. There are plenty of energy-guzzling appliances in your home that can add substantial dollars to your monthly bill. But wait – why\u2019s that good news? Well, you can control it! Optimizing appliance usage, or swapping out old appliances for more efficient models, can knock real chunks of your natural gas bill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your water heater, for example, is a major contributor to household energy usage<\/a>. It can make up nearly one fifth of your monthly bill! So keep it turned down to 120 fahrenheit (48 celsius) for optimal energy consumption. And make sure you turn it down (or off!) when you\u2019re off on summer holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your clothes dryer is another energy hog. And we get it –  it\u2019s tough to avoid using it during the wet winter months. But each cycle pushes your monthly energy bill up – and contributes to that high summer tally. So stringing up a clothesline whilst the weather\u2019s good can make you real savings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ovens can prove an unwelcome boost to your natural gas bills too. In fact, some experts suggest restricting its usage<\/a> to special occasions is \u201cthe single most impactful thing an individual can do\u201d to reduce domestic energy consumption. So maybe it\u2019s time to get that air fryer after all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of Your AGL Connection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are, however, some factors affecting your summer natural gas bill that you can\u2019t wriggle out of. Firstly, you\u2019ll still be paying for the AGL connection year round. Secondly, and most importantly, natural gas rates<\/a> can spike devastatingly high over summer – often doubling. This means you don\u2019t want to be shopping for a new plan over this period. And you certainly don\u2019t want to find yourself on a variable rate. Shopping for a fixed rate natural gas plan<\/a> now is one of the best ways of keeping your bills under control this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your Summer Natural Gas Bills Low<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The summer period is notorious for seeing dramatic energy rate spikes. So now is no time to get complacent! First of all, you need to make sure your appliances aren\u2019t siphoning more out of your wallet than absolutely necessary. That ball’s in your court. Second of all, you need to get your home locked onto a money-saving fixed rate gas plan. And that, we can help you with. If you\u2019re asking yourself, why is my summer natural gas bill high? Well, you might need to shop a better plan, at  www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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