1. What is the mailing
address for payments?
Mail payments to:
South Jersey Gas
PO Box 3121
Southeastern Pa 19398-3121
2. What are your business hours?
Our telephone representatives are available weekdays
from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. except national holidays. Our customer
payment centers are open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. except
national holidays.You can reach us at 1-888-766-9900.
3. What is the monthly customer charge?
The monthly customer charge is pro-rated at $7.76 per
30-day period.
4 . How often will I get a bill?
You will receive a monthly bill from South Jersey Gas.
5. Can I pay my bill with a credit card?
Residential and commercial customers may charge gas
bills to their Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards or by using
check by phone or direct debit by calling 1-866-343-2897.
This is an automated 24-hour service. Have your South Jersey Gas account number,
credit card number and its expiration date ready when you call. NOTE: A fee
is charged for each transaction.
6. What does BGSS mean?
You may have noticed some different terminology listed
on your gas bill along with our newly changed format.
Please Note: The changes labeled on your new bill
are not new charges but rather a different way of breaking
out your old charges labeled under new names.
Changes were made to make natural gas utility bills uniform
enabling you to make informed deregulated choices under the
New Jersey Energy Choice Program. This is a program allowing
all New Jersey utility customers to choose their own electric
and natural gas suppliers. Here are simple definitions for
the new re-labeled items on your bill:
1. BGSS: This means Basic Gas Supply Service
and it is comprised of the costs associated with purchasing
supplies of natural gas for customers like yourself.
2. Delivery Charge: This charge covers the
cost of moving natural gas through our pipes to the meter at
your home and includes the costs associated with providing
you with safe, reliable service.
3. Price to Compare: This price is listed
for you as a reference point to compare deregulated natural
gas suppliers. In order for deregulated natural gas suppliers
to offer you savings, their price must be below SJG's price
to compare. Use this price and other criteria to determine
whether or not you should switch from South Jersey Gas to a
deregulated natural gas supplier.
4. Current Marketer Charges: These charges
will only appear if you have selected a deregulated gas supplier
other than South Jersey Gas. You agreed to pay these charges
with your energy marketer when you switched suppliers from
South Jersey Gas to the deregulated energy supplier. Any questions
regarding these charges should be directed to the marketer
listed on the bill. If you feel you have been switched without
your knowledge (referred to as "slamming") let us
know. There are strict laws and penalties for marketers that "slam" energy
customers
7. How do I enroll in the budget plan?
The Equal Payment Plan lets you enjoy equal monthly
payments all year. The program runs September to August for
residential customers. CLICK
HERE to enroll.
8. Where are your payment centers?
Click
here to view a listing of our payment centers.
9. Why did I get an estimated bill and what does
it mean?
You may receive an estimated bill if something prevented
us from reading your meter like a locked gate or loose dog.
Estimated bills are based on the average amount of gas used during the same
period last year and previous month. Your next actual meter reading adjusts
any inaccuracy.
If your account is estimated for a few months in a row and your next actual
meter reading shows more gas was used than we estimated, your next bill may
be considerably higher. If the bill is at least 25 percent higher than your
prior estimated bill, you may pay the difference over time. Upon request, we'll
accept payment of the difference over a time period equal to the number of
months when no actual readings were taken. Call to make arrangements.
10. What if I can't pay my bill?
If you don't dispute your bill but temporarily can't
pay it, call us. After reviewing your account and other criteria,
we'll try to work out a mutually agreeable payment schedule.
11. What happens if my service is shut-off?
If your service is shut off for nonpayment, please
call our offices immediately. Our Customer Service phone hours
are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can reach us
toll-free at 1-888-766-9900.
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