Who is Eligible: Commercial customers spending at least $1500 a month on natural gas are possible candidates to choose their natural gas supplier. Residential and smaller commercial customers are still not able to switch away as their usage is too low for them to save money.

What you Need to get Started: Give us a call at (800) 977-4020 or send us an email. You will be assigned an experienced energy consultant to work with you personally. We may ask you to complete a Letter of Authorization (LOA) or to send us one or more bill copies for your facility. These documents give us the data necessary to have your account custom-priced. We will then initiate a pricing event where numerous providers bid against each other to offer you the lowest rate. A telemetry device and a designated phone line must be installed at the meter, but even with these investments a return on investment can be recouped through the energy savings in as little as a year, depending on usage and current market rates. We also have programs available to finance the cost of the hardware.

Do I Have to be in Texas to Save Money on my Natural Gas? Absolutely not! We work in almost every deregulated market to help our clients manage their energy procurement. Give us a call at (800) 977-4020. We will assess your options and get you the best rates for your facility.

The U.S. Department of Energy has been developing the technologies responsible for the new process, and although still only demonstrated at small scales thus far, have held up hopes for the promising breakthrough. Among the benefits of the freeze-and-ship method of transporting natural gas, the DOE hopes it will improve the stability of natural gas stores around the globe.

Furthermore, the gas-to-snow method could reduce environmental impact by easing the strain on traditional natural gas transportation methods, and greatly reduce hazards associated with handling and moving the volatile fuel. Because the iced gas material is not susceptible to ignition or explosion, it is far safer than the highly flammable liquefied natural gas (LNG).

If those reasons aren’t enough to support the ‘cool’ new tech, it might be worth mentioning that it would be much cheaper as well. While it’s tough to measure the actual cost savings across the board because of the minimal scale upon which the new methods are currently being tested, it definitely reduces shipping costs and cuts the need for more expensive natural gas logistical infrastructures.

As with electricity deregulation, nothing about the supply, transmission or distribution of natural gas has changed for the customers in deregulated areas. Because of this seamless transition (at least from the consumer’s point of view), it lets us focus on shopping suppliers for their merits, the value of their services, reliability and of course, price.

Programs such as Gas Choice help to perpetuate awareness about gas deregulation and enable customers to easily compare natural gas prices, plans, rates and services and switch to an alternative gas supplier if they so desire. Many free consulting services are offered to guide consumers through the process and help business owners save money on their utility costs.