We factor in the expected cost of natural gas.
Budget Billing
A free billing option that takes your annual energy bill and divides it by 12, so you pay the same amount each month.
Enjoy predictable bills year-round
Most residential customers, small businesses, small farms, schools and not-for-profit organizations in good financial standing with National Fuel are eligible to enroll in Budget Billing. You can manage your enrollment via your online account or by contacting a representative.
How Budget Billing works
Before you sign up for Budget Billing, you will be presented with a “Budget Billing amount” during the enrollment process. This amount is the amount you will pay each month by enrolling, and is a calculation based on the following factors:
Past 12 months of usage
We look at the past 12 months of energy usage at your residence or facility.
Normal weather
The calculation assumes normal weather will occur over the next 12 months.
Expected energy costs
About recalculations
How is Budget Billing calculated?
- Your Budget Billing amount is the expected cost of your natural gas for one year, divided by 12 months.
- Your expected cost is determined by reviewing weather, projected natural gas prices and your natural gas consumption.
- It does not include other charges, such as those for home service repair plans.
- Keep in mind that even if you have a credit balance, your Budget Billing amount may increase. Rest assured you will still only pay for the amount of natural gas you use.
Every six months, on the anniversary date of your enrollment, we will review your Budget Billing payment amount.
- We may change the amount based on weather, energy cost adjustment and your deferred balance.
- If your amount will be changing, you will receive a notice the month before the change takes effect.
We will review your plan amount comparing the cost of the natural gas you used with the Budget payments you have made.
- If your balance is greater or less than the cost of the natural gas you actually used, we will divide the difference by 12 and add it to your payment amount for the next 12
Manage your options online by registering your free online account.
All you need is your National Fuel account number and a valid email address.
Get startedBy clicking the button, you’ll leave National Fuel’s website and will enter the CenterPoint Energy My Account portal, which currently provides bill payment services for National Fuel Ohio customers.