LeashUpTheHounds t1_j3ijp7c wrote on January 8, 2023 at 8:43 PM

I have Peoples Natural Gas and use the budget plan, so $107. Actual usage, $163. The thermostat is set at 70.

Caseywalt39 t1_j3m43z7 wrote on January 9, 2023 at 2:56 PM

Why aren't more people using the budget option? I don't like big swings in my budget. Like you I'd much rather have my $101 bill all year than a $300 one month and $500 the next.

Excelius t1_j3mh7yz wrote on January 9, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Probably because it requires an extra step to enroll, beyond just paying the bill that shows up every month. Most people regardless of the process just stick with the defaults.

I know you can enroll in it through your eAccount but I wonder how many people ever actually setup an online login versus just paying the paper bill that shows up.

Caseywalt39 t1_j3mxjdk wrote on January 9, 2023 at 6:05 PM

That is very true.

GubbyPac t1_j3pjla4 wrote on January 10, 2023 at 4:24 AM

I don’t to offset the electricity increase during the summer (AC).

Gnarlsaurus_Sketch t1_j3qxu8p wrote on January 10, 2023 at 1:49 PM

You're effectively loaning the utility company money for free by using budget billing. No thanks.