HOMES & LIFESTYLES
Metro Atlanta Guide to Utilities
B
efore you put the key in the lock of your new home, you have to
prepare the property for your arrival. This means getting your utilities up and running soon after your home closing. Here in metro Atlanta, there are a number of services you’ll need to set up. Be sure to put these on your list as you begin the process.
Natural Gas
Electricity
While metro Atlanta has a temperate climate,
Accounting for 48 percent of household energy
you’ll want to warm your home during the win-
use in Georgia, electricity should be at the
ter. Also, natural gas is used for water heating,
top of your utility service list. Depending on
cooking, clothes drying and more. You’ll need
where your home is located, you have options.
to select a natural gas provider, and there are
You can select a company like Georgia Power,
several that serve metro Atlanta. You typically
which is the largest subsidiary of the Southern
can research rates, customer service offerings
Company, or one of the Electric Membership
and discounts and sign up online, making the
Cooperatives (EMCs) that provide electricity
process quick and convenient.
to the area; these non-profit utilities serve more than four million customers as part of the
Did You Know? Georgia deregulated its natural
Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.
gas market in 1998. Atlanta Gas Light owns and controls the natural gas pipelines, and natural gas marketers work with it to access them. Companies like SCANA Energy offer both fixed rate and variable rate plans depending on your needs.
IT’S A DEAL! As you begin the utility setup process, be sure to check out some of metro Atlanta’s best deals, including these: • Georgia Natural Gas (GNG) wants to give you a housewarming gift! Sign up using the promo code KNOWATLANTA and receive either a discounted rate or $120 in bill credits. And if you provide your real estate agent’s GNG Referral Code, he or she will get a thank you as well. Visit gng.com/knowatlanta or call (888) 258-5897 to get started. • SCANA Energy knows a great way to save you money during your move. When you set up a new natural gas service with the company, you’ll receive a $60 credit on your first bill. Simply use promo code MOVER60 when you call (866) 353-7835 or visit scanaenergy. com/MOVER60 to take advantage of this fantastic offer.
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