{"id":5537,"date":"2026-04-24T06:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/?p=5537"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T20:36:30","slug":"shop-short-term-natural-gas-for-summer-savings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgiagassavings.com\/blog\/shop-short-term-natural-gas-for-summer-savings\/","title":{"rendered":"Shop Short Term Natural Gas for Summer Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your Best Bet for Natural Gas Summer Savings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The math doesn’t lie!
Compare fixed vs month-to-month natural gas plans to see which gives you the most summer savings.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In Georgia, our natural gas use goes way down for summer. So, what\u2019s your best option for saving the most on natural gas this season? Well, many fixed rate natural gas plans<\/a> upped their rates for the past couple months. Therefore, if you\u2019re looking for a new plan right now, you might be wondering if a short term or intro rate plan can save you some money this summer. Let\u2019s take a look at some options to shop short term natural gas for summer savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three Short Term Natural Gas Plans in Georgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll check out the details of three short term natural gas plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, it\u2019s the Gas South<\/a> Intro Variable<\/strong> plan at $0.390 per therm. You get this intro rate for one month, then things go up to the provider\u2019s standard variable rate, which sits at $2.05 this month, according to the PSC<\/a>. The monthly charge is $6.95-$9.95 and the ETF is $150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next is the Georgia Natural Gas\u00ae<\/a> Market Intro<\/strong> at $0.399 per therm. This intro rate will last you two months. After that, look out for the provider\u2019s standard variable which is $2.279 this month. During the intro rate period, there is no ETF and no monthly charge for this plan. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, we have the Gas South 6 Month Fixed<\/strong> at $0.650 per therm. This fixed rates sticks around for 6 months. The ETF is $150 and the monthly charge is $6.95-$9.95. As a bonus, look for a $5 bill credit for 10 months (if you stay with the provider).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Short Term Plan Delivers Summer Savings?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To see which plan offers the most savings for the average consumer, let\u2019s see what your natural gas bill<\/a> might look like for the next 6 months. We\u2019ll take estimated monthly usage (from the PSC) and multiply that by per therm rates. Remember, intro plan rates change to variable rates after a month or two. With that in mind, here\u2019s about what you might expect to pay for 6 months with each plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n