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Customer Choice Questions

Pennsylvania law now allows customers the option of purchasing their own natural gas supplies.  These supplies are purchased from companies called natural gas suppliers ("NGS"). Peoples TWP would, of course, continue to deliver the natural gas to your home as it currently does. However, under the Customer Choice Program, you have the option of choosing a NGS other than your local gas utility to supply the natural gas that we deliver to you. The following questions and answers will help explain these changes and what they may mean to you.

 

Customer Choice FAQ

 

Who can take part in Natural Gas Choice?
Most Pennsylvania natural gas customers can take part now.  However, choice is not available to customers if there are no NGSs currently licensed to supply natural gas to customers on a given utility system.  Such is the case for customers of Peoples TWP.  The law does not require smaller natural gas distribution companies ("NGDCs") to offer Natural Gas Choice.

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If I choose to purchase my natural gas from an NGS, who will I call if I have problems with distribution?
You should continue to call Peoples TWP, not your NGS. Peoples TWP owns and maintains the distribution pipelines that deliver your gas.

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Will I receive one bill or two?
In most cases, you should be able to receive one monthly bill from Peoples TWP.   However, an NGS may want to bill you separately. This is an important question you should ask the NGS when you shop.

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Do I have to do anything if I want to keep buying my natural gas from Peoples TWP?
No.

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I am on a special payment plan with Peoples TWP. Can I take part in this plan through my new NGS?
Each NGS is different. Before switching, call the NGS you are considering and ask about the programs they have to meet your payment needs.

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If I choose a new NGS, can I change my mind and choose another NGS to replace the first one? 
Yes. However, you should carefully check the terms of the agreement, especially for any penalty clauses. Also, you should contact Peoples TWP to find out when your NGS will begin providing service.

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Please visit our company website at www.twphillips.com for up-to-date information about Customer Choice or call our Customer Service Office at 1-800-222-5101 if you have any questions. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission can also provide you with additional information about Customer Choice. Please visit their website at www.utilitychoice.org.

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