Factors
That Influence A Natural Gas Utility Bill
Temperature
Temperature plays a key role in determining how much
gas you use and how much your gas bill will be.
Winter’s cool temperatures require higher
gas use to keep your home warm. It’s important to note that for
the past few years, winters in our area have been colder than normal.
This weather pattern resulted in higher-than-average gas bills. Inaccurate
Meter Readings
An inaccurate meter reading may result in your gas bill being abnormally
high or low. See the list below for
tips on ensuring an accurate meter reading:
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Do you own a dog? Your
dog may do an excellent job of protecting your home from
strangers — including Millennium meter readers or
SJG service personnel. Please keep your pet leashed or
confined when our employees are scheduled to visit your
home. You’re responsible for your pet, and you may
be charged for medical bills if your pet injures one of
our employees.
Is your meter accessible? For
your safety and ours, keep your meter clear of objects
like piled boxes and shrubbery. This helps Millennium access
your meter easily. In winter, keep snow and ice away from
all parts of your gas meter. Also, kindly let us know if
you plan to enclose your meter to avoid creating a safety
hazard.
Can we see your address? Be
sure your address is visible from at least 50 feet away.
This helps us find your home quickly on routine and emergency
calls. If your address has changed please let us know by
calling our Customer Care Center at 1-888-766-9900. |
Estimated Bills
A bill is estimated if something like a locked gate or a loose dog prevented
us from reading your meter. We base estimated bills on the average amount of
gas used during the same period last year as well as the amount used in the
previous month. Your next actual meter reading adjusts any inaccuracy. To receive
a corrected bill, you can read your meter and submit the reading by clicking
here.
Billing Adjustments
Adjustments are additional fees and/or charges to your account. The most common
adjustments are:
• Repair
Charge
• Activation
Fee
• Insufficient
Fund Fee
• Collection
Fee
If an
adjustment is applied to your account, it will be clearly
stated on your bill. If you are unsure as to why an adjustment
was applied, please contact us at customercare@sjindustries.com.
Unpaid,
Late or Undelivered Payments
A higher-than-average bill may reflect an unpaid balance.
If you did not pay a previous month’s bill, you can click here to pay online or click
here for other payment options. If you did make a payment but
it does not appear on your bill, please contact us at customercare@sjindustries.com. |