{"id":2946,"date":"2023-03-06T06:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=2946"},"modified":"2023-03-02T13:15:05","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T19:15:05","slug":"shoulder-month-rate-countdown-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/shoulder-month-rate-countdown-starts\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoulder Month Rate Countdown Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Natural Gas Falls to Shoulder Month Rate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Spring shoulder month pricing and low wholesale natural gas prices mean cheaper fixed rate plans in Georgia! Shop now and save with these plan<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A great time to switch natural gas providers is during a shoulder month. The spring and fall bring milder weather<\/a> that drives down natural gas demand. As energy prices fall, industry experts call this dip the “shoulder months”. So, the optimal time to lock in a cheap natural gas rate<\/a> with a fixed rate is right around the corner. So, let\u2019s compare a few plans as the shoulder month rate count down starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36-Month Fixed Shoulder Month Rate Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Constellation<\/a> 36 Month Home Natural Gas Plan<\/strong> offers a cheap rate of $0.649 per therm and low monthly fee of $7.95. Be sure about your three-year commitment to avoid the $150 ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constellation 36 Month PowerPlug<\/strong> has a great low rate of $0.649 per therm and throws in a free smart plug ($59 value). However, the monthly fee is higher at $12.9 per month which negates the value of the free gift. This plan also has a $150 ETF. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCANA <\/u><\/span><\/font>Energy<\/a> 36 Month<\/strong> comes in with a higher rate of $0.689 per therm. But their monthly fee is lower at $6.95 and they offer $5 credits on your first 20 bills. Keep the service the full three years or you\u2019ll owe this provider a $300 ETF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24-Month Fixed Rate Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Natural Gas\u00ae<\/a> 24-Month Fixed Plan<\/strong> is the cheapest 2-year plan at $0.619 per therm. The rate is also a 12-month low for this plan. However, this is a discount of $0.08 per therm for new customers only. Monthly fees range from $6.99-$9.99 and there is a $50-$200 ETF. The provider throws in their Greener Life\u00ae<\/strong> program free for 12 months and up to $200 in fixed contract exit fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas South<\/a> Fixed 24 Month<\/strong> stands at $0.690 per therm, a 12-month low for this plan. Even better, the provider doesn\u2019t collect a deposit and currently includes $20 in bill credits. The monthly fee is between $6.95 and $9.95 and the ETF is $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constellation 24 Month + Water Heater Protection<\/strong> offers a rate of $0.699 per therm. You also get water heater insurance free ($142 value). Expect a monthly fee of $7.95 and a $150 ETF if you cancel before the end of your term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constellation 24 Month Home Natural Gas Plan<\/strong> has a rate of $0.699 per therm. The monthly fee is $7.95 and the ETF is $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12-Month Fixed Rate Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Georgia Natural Gas\u00ae 12-Month Fixed Plan<\/strong> currently has the lowest price at $0.599 per therm, significantly lower than rates offered in the prior 12 months. However, the rate is a $0.10 discount only available to new customers. The provider also offers their Greener Life\u00ae<\/strong> program free for 12 months and up to $200 in fixed rate plan exit fees. Expect a monthly fee between $5.99 and $8.99 and a $50-$100 ETF if you switch providers early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Constellation 12 + Water Heather Protection<\/strong> has a low rate of $0.649 per therm, a 12-month low for this plan. Like the 24-month plan, the provider includes water heater insurance for the length of your contract ($71 value). The monthly fee is $7.95 and the ETF is $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scana Energy 12 Month<\/strong> currently charges $0.689 per therm, the lowest price in 12 months for this plan. Get a bonus of $5 in bill credits on your first 10 bills. The monthly fee is $6.95 and the ETF is $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

XOOM Energy<\/a> RescueLock 12<\/strong> is a higher rate plan at $0.869 that donates five percent of your energy costs to PetSmart Charities. The monthly fee is $5.85 and the ETF is $100.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoulder Month Rate Saves You Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After a huge drop in wholesale natural gas prices<\/a> in January, many of these fixed-rate plans have a great low price. But with shoulder month rates on the horizon, our advice is to hold off locking in your rate for just a little while longer. Pick a few of these plans to watch over the upcoming weeks and be ready to jump on it when the price drops. To compare these and more plans visit us today at https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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