Deregulated Energy in Georgia: Compare Natural Gas, Internet & Home Services
Georgia is unique among deregulated energy states: electricity is not deregulated in Georgia, but natural gas is — and has been since 1998. Georgia’s natural gas market through Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) territory is one of the oldest and most established competitive gas markets in the country. For Georgia households that heat with natural gas, choosing a licensed Natural Gas Marketer (NGM) is not just an option — it is a financial obligation, since AGL no longer supplies gas directly to most residential customers. This page covers how Georgia’s deregulated natural gas market works, which marketers offer the best rates, and how to bundle internet and home security savings at the same time.
Georgia Energy Deregulation: Utility Territories and Market Structure
Atlanta Gas Light: The Distribution Utility
Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) owns and operates the natural gas distribution infrastructure throughout most of Georgia — including Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and surrounding communities. AGL handles the pipes, delivery, safety, emergency response, and billing infrastructure. However, AGL does not supply the gas itself to most residential customers. Instead, you must choose a licensed Natural Gas Marketer (NGM) to supply the gas. If you have not actively chosen an NGM, you have been assigned to a default or provider of last resort marketer, which may not be the most competitive rate available.
Licensed Natural Gas Marketers in Georgia
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) licenses all Natural Gas Marketers operating in the state and maintains a comparison resource at georgiapsc.org. Major NGMs in Georgia in 2026 include Georgia Natural Gas (GNG), Scana Energy, XOOM Energy, and Constellation. Plans range from fixed-rate to variable-rate and even green natural gas options. Fixed-rate plans provide price predictability and protection against winter price spikes — the recommended starting point for most Georgia households.
Georgia Electricity: Regulated by Georgia Power
Georgia Power (a Southern Company subsidiary) is the dominant regulated electric utility for most of Georgia. Georgia Power customers cannot switch to an alternative electricity supplier — electricity remains regulated in the state. Georgia Power does offer various time-of-use rate programs and green energy options directly, which may be worth evaluating alongside your natural gas supplier comparison.
How to Switch Energy Suppliers in Georgia
- Identify your utility territory — Check your bill to confirm which utility delivers your electricity or gas.
- Find the current default supply rate — Visit your state public utility commission website for the current default rate in your territory.
- Compare licensed supplier offers — Use Utility Search Marketplace to see current fixed-rate offers from licensed suppliers in your territory.
- Review contract terms carefully — Confirm the rate, term length, early termination fee, and that the rate is fixed for the full contract period.
- Enroll online in under 10 minutes — You will need your utility account number. No service interruption occurs during the switch.
- Re-shop at contract expiration — Set a calendar reminder 60 days before your contract ends to compare rates before auto-renewal.
Internet Providers in Georgia: Compare Your Options
Georgia — particularly the Atlanta metro — has excellent internet infrastructure and strong ISP competition. AT&T Fiber is one of the most aggressively expanding fiber networks in the country and has made Atlanta one of its top markets. AT&T Fiber availability is strong across Atlanta proper, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Alpharetta, Duluth, and surrounding communities. Xfinity (Comcast) provides broad cable coverage across Atlanta and statewide. Spectrum is available in parts of Georgia outside major metros. T-Mobile Home Internet provides a flat-rate, no-contract 5G option with strong Atlanta metro and suburban coverage. Starlink is the best option for rural Georgia where cable and fiber are unavailable.
Home Security in Georgia: Vivint, ADT, and Smart Home Options
Vivint has a strong presence in Atlanta and across Georgia with professional smart home installation and monitoring. For Georgia households where natural gas is the shoppable energy service, the Vivint smart thermostat helps optimize gas consumption — reducing usage while a competitive NGM rate reduces cost per therm. In Atlanta, where AT&T Fiber and Vivint both compete actively, bundling fast internet with smart home security creates a compelling household services package at competitive combined pricing.
Georgia Household Bundle Savings Estimate
- ⚡ Energy: $10–$25/month natural gas (primary Georgia opportunity)
- 🌐 Internet: internet savings vary (AT&T Fiber vs Xfinity in Atlanta is one of best ISP competitions in South: $20–$40/month)
- 🔐 Home security: $10–$25/month home security
Frequently Asked Questions: Georgia Deregulated Energy
Do I have to choose a natural gas marketer in Georgia?
Yes. Atlanta Gas Light no longer supplies gas directly to most residential customers. You must have a licensed NGM to receive natural gas. If you have never chosen one, you have been automatically assigned to a default or provider of last resort marketer. Shopping for a competitive fixed-rate NGM is not optional for access — but choosing the best available rate is your opportunity.
Can I switch gas marketers in Georgia if I am currently under contract?
Switching while under a fixed-rate contract may involve an early termination fee specified in your current agreement. Review your current contract terms before switching. If you are on a variable-rate or month-to-month plan, you can generally switch to a new NGM without a termination fee. Always confirm your current contract status before enrolling with a new marketer.
How long does switching take in Georgia?
Enrollment with a new supplier takes under 10 minutes online. The switch processes through your utility within 1–2 billing cycles. Your service continues uninterrupted throughout the transition — only the supply charge line on your bill changes when the new supplier takes effect.
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