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A review starts with the utility and the decision
Tell us the gas utility, state and the issue you are trying to resolve: comparing offers, understanding a bill, planning a renewal or coordinating multiple locations. Initial inquiry information helps determine the appropriate next step; it is not a supplier authorization.
Availability depends on the account class, utility program and service requirements. If an arrangement is unsuitable or unavailable, a useful review should make that clear instead of forcing a switch.
Build a review file that an approver can use
For the business premises, list the distribution utility, current supplier, rate class, agreement end date and notice clause. Keep a full cycle of actual usage available privately. If operations will change, document the reason instead of carrying last year’s volume into the model without review.
Separate the legal business entity from a trading name, and identify who can approve a supply agreement. For leased premises, confirm whether the tenant, landlord or management company controls the gas account. A broker inquiry does not transfer that authority.
- Confirm the utility and the account’s applicable program before pricing.
- Put each offer in the same energy unit and delivery period.
- List fees and pass-through items separately; do not enter unknown costs as zero.
- Check early-exit, assignment, volume and renewal clauses.
- Keep the written selection, enrollment confirmation and first-bill reconciliation.
Offer comparison
A useful comparison normalizes units, delivery months, supplier fees and price definitions. Excluded items need to be identified. The next step may be a revised quote or clarification rather than an immediate selection. Use the comparison calculator.
Renewal and multi-location planning
Document account responsibility, existing terms and notice requirements. Work backward from deadlines and preserve proof of any authorized notice. For a portfolio, compare the premises individually before considering combined procurement. Use the renewal planner.
Compensation and authority
Ask how any broker or supplier is compensated, whether fees are embedded in rates or separately charged, and which counterparties were approached. Review the scope before proceeding. Site tools are available without an account; an inquiry is not a commitment to a paid service or a supply contract.
Questions before you decide
Does a review enroll my business?
No. An inquiry requests information. Any data authorization or supplier agreement requires a separate appropriate approval.
How is a broker compensated?
Ask for the scope, supplier coverage and direct or embedded compensation before authorizing work. The written arrangement should make those economics clear.
Sources and review notes
- EIA: how customer choice works
- EIA: gas price units and heat content
- EIA: factors affecting gas prices
Reviewed October 16, 2026. Program information can change. Confirm the effective utility tariff, supplier availability and written offer before proceeding. Examples and planning tools are educational; they are not executable quotes or verified customer results.