Step One: Examine Your Current Bill

Before obtaining prices from Energy Choice natural gas suppliers:

• Know the price you are currently paying by examining the Supply Charges found on your bill. Click here for an example.
• You may also view the current Standard Choice Offer on the PUCO Apples to Apples Chart, the OCC Comparing Your Energy Choice chart or the Simplified Rate Comparison

Step 2: Investigate Supplier Prices

Obtain prices from energy suppliers. Contact information for participating energy suppliers can be found on the Energy Choice Natural Gas Suppliers List. When contacting an energy supplier, be sure to understand the following:

• What is the term of the contract?
• Are there minimum bill amounts?
• Are the energy prices fixed, or will they change from month to month?
• Does the natural gas supplier have a customer service center or website?
• Will the natural gas supplier bill you directly, or will charges be included in your current bill?
• Are there any early termination fees associated with the contract?
• Does the natural gas supplier offer other useful products and/or services in conjunction with energy supply?