Tips to Reduce Heating Costs from Enbridge Gas (2024)

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Tips to Reduce Heating Costs from Enbridge Gas? ›

Weatherstrip and caulk around all entrance doors and windows to limit air leaks, which can account for 15 percent to 30 percent of heating and cooling energy requirements. Set the thermostat as low as comfort permits. Each degree above 68°F can add three percent to the amount of energy needed to heat your home.

Every bill will have several line items that pertain to the cost for natural gas. The 'Customer Charge' is a fixed amount that partially covers costs to maintain the delivery system, customer information and billing systems, customer services and emergency response.

If there is an unexpected or incorrect charge, or you would prefer to be billed directly by the other company, you can contact the other company to address it. 2. You can also create a dispute through My Account at enbridgegas.com or by calling us at 1-877-362-7434.

Consistently high bills, or high bills in the summer when heating costs drop for most households, can often be attributed to high gas supply rates, older, inefficient appliances, a need to better maintain or service your gas appliances, window and door drafts, heat loss through the attic or chimney, or opportunities to ...

We take your gas use history, expected gas rates and weather forecasts to estimate your yearly gas use. We then divide your estimated yearly gas use into 12 installment payments. Your bill every month is your installment payment as well as any Charges from other Companies or Other Enbridge Charges, if applicable.

How can I cut down on my heating bill? ›

A temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit is often considered the best temperature to set thermostat in winter to save money. But why is 68 degrees the best winter thermostat setting? In winter, heat loss through walls, windows, and doors is a significant contributor to energy wastage.

Thermostat Operation

The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. You can easily save energy in the winter by setting the thermostat to around 68°F to 70°F while you're awake and setting it lower while you're asleep or away from home.

According to the experts at the Energy Savings Trust, the idea that you can save money by keeping your central heating permanently on low is a myth. This is mainly because of problems with home insulation. If your house is old or draughty, for example, heat will be leaking out through windows and doors.

Just as you may have suspected, space heating and water heating — followed by electricity generation — use the most residential gas.

Go to your meter. Locate the gas safety shut-off valve at your gas meter and turn it to the 'off' position. It is off when the lever is at a right angle to the pipe.

Adjust the low-pressure valve to 1.6 WC for natural gas.

Check the pressure setting recommended by the manufacturer. When you have it, slip a flathead screwdriver into the valve. Turn it clockwise to raise the pressure and counterclockwise to lower it.