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Find information about how to manage your residential account, including pricing and rate plans, billing and payment options, ways to save, energy efficiency programs, and natural gas vehicles.

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Why Switch to Natural Gas?

Switching to natural gas means never having to worry about fuel deliveries again. Learn about how natural gas can provide direct, environmentally-friendly, and cost-effective energy for your home.

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Energy Assistance is Available

Help is available if you need assistance paying your natural gas bills. Financing is available to eligible Nicor Gas customers to cover the cost of energy efficiency equipment and improvements in their homes.

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We offer a wide variety of bill payment options for your convenience, including: Online Paperless Billing. Save time, stamps and trees by enrolling in our paperless billing option. AutoPay. Safely and conveniently have your bill payment automatically deducted from your bank account or credit card each month for free.

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Save Money with Energy Efficiency

You deserve to save energy without sacrificing comfort. See how our rebates for efficient equipment make it more affordable to upgrade, so you can stay comfortable year-round.

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Reading Your Meter

Nicor Gas reads residential, commercial and some industrial meters every other month. To do this, a meter reader will visit your home or business to check your natural gas meter, notating the amount of natural gas you use and generating your utility bill.

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