ABSTRACT
This chapter explains the various contract processes that the natural gas customer is involved in when utilizing a provider to obtain natural gas in their behalf. The items addressed contain the keys to an efficient cost-effective, customer-initiated natural gas purchase arrangement. Generally, a provider will present the customer with a written contract that in many cases is more beneficial to the provider than the customer. A thorough understanding of the contract process is required by the customer to maximize natural gas savings that are available. Provider representative and customer representative may be located in different geographic areas, which can cause different signature dates for each. The items addressed contain the keys to an efficient cost-effective, customer-initiated natural gas purchase arrangement. Since a written contractual contract between customer and their provider is required, it is critical that it be structured in a manner that is fair for both parties.
