Ohio residents using natural gas for heating are facing a steep financial reality to start the new year. Effective for the January 2026 billing cycle, the state’s two largest investor-owned utilities, Columbia Gas of Ohio and CenterPoint Energy Ohio, have implemented significant rate increases for customers on the default Standard Choice Offer (SCO). For households…
Master the art of reading your natural gas meter to track usage, spot billing errors, and take control of your energy costs. Most of us only glance at our gas meters when we’re clearing away cobwebs or checking for storm damage, and the row of clock-like faces can look intimidatingly complex at first sight. However,…
Understanding the fixed fees on your Georgia natural gas bill helps you budget better and manage your home’s energy efficiency. Opening your natural gas bill can be a frustrating experience, especially when you see significant fees listed even during months when you barely used your heater or stove. Many Georgia residents are baffled by the…
Ohio residents served by Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion Energy Ohio) are waking up to a sharp increase in natural gas prices just as winter weather begins to settle across the state. Effective today, December 10, 2025, the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) rate has risen to $4.9248 per Mcf, a roughly 27% increase from November’s…
As winter temperatures settle into the Miami Valley, residents in Southwest Ohio are facing a sharp increase in their heating costs. Effective today, Duke Energy Ohio has adjusted its Gas Cost Recovery (GCR) rate to approximately $0.49 per hundred cubic feet (ccf), a significant jump from the November rate of $0.34 per ccf. While energy…
Natural gas bills for millions of Ohioans are set to climb sharply as winter officially sets in. Effective for the December billing cycle, Columbia Gas of Ohio has adjusted its Standard Choice Offer (SCO) rate to $0.7674 per Ccf (100 cubic feet). This represents a 15.8% increase from last month’s rate of $0.6626 per Ccf.…
Shopping for natural gas in Georgia can feel overwhelming, there are almost a dozen certified marketers, all promising savings, perks, or “the best” customer service. The truth is, prices and fees can vary widely depending on who you choose, and the fine print often makes the difference between a good deal and a frustrating one.…
Our Methodology for Evaluating Natural Gas Providers We built this ranking to help households make clear, confident choices in deregulated natural-gas markets. It combines objective, public data with real-world customer signals, then translates everything into a single, easy-to-compare score. What we evaluate We score each marketer on six dimensions that matter most to shoppers: How…
Shopping for a natural gas plan can feel overwhelming at first, with terms like fixed rate, variable rate, usage tiers, and contract lengths popping up in every offer. But with a little guidance, you can cut through the confusion and find a plan that fits your home, lifestyle, and budget. Natural gas isn’t just about…
What a Flat Rate Plan Is (And What They’re Not) A flat-rate (a.k.a. “flat-bill”) natural gas plan charges you the same dollar amount every month for the length of your contract, regardless of how many therms you actually use. Think of it as a subscription: one price, predictable bills. Providers build that monthly price around…