PUC Highlights Ways Natural Gas Customers Can Manage Winter Energy Usage and Costs, Explore Energy Affordability Options
PUC encourages struggling consumers to act early and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss utility assistance programs before winter bills rise
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting ways that natural gas customers can manage energy usage and costs this winter, while also encouraging struggling consumers to act early and #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss utility assistance programs and explore energy affordability options before winter bills rise.
The PUC notes that recent changes in natural gas prices and colder weather can impact utility bills this winter – while outlining steps that consumers can take to help manage energy use, compare costs, and find help if they are struggling.
Winter Weather and Your Natural Gas Bill
Natural gas bills have two main parts:
- Delivery charges – These cover the cost of pipelines and infrastructure, and this portion of your monthly bill supports your local utility.
- Supply charges – This is the cost of the gas you use, determined either by a competitive supplier or your utility’s Price to Compare (PTC).
While delivery charges stay steady, supply charges will fluctuate with wholesale energy market prices and can vary greatl…