Elizabeth, New Jersey Commercial Natural Gas

Elizabeth Commercial Natural Gas: Port City Savings

Elizabeth—New Jersey's fourth-largest city and home to Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal—offers significant natural gas savings opportunities for businesses. From massive port operations to manufacturing facilities, Elizabeth's diverse commercial sector can benefit from New Jersey's deregulated energy market.

Understanding how to navigate natural gas procurement helps Elizabeth businesses reduce operating costs effectively.

How Natural Gas Works in Elizabeth

Elizabethtown Gas Service

Elizabethtown Gas (a South Jersey Industries company) provides natural gas delivery throughout Elizabeth and Union County:

• Distribution network: Owns and maintains local pipelines
• Meter services: Records all usage
• Emergency response: 24/7 service (800-492-4009)
• Billing: Consolidated delivery and supply

Elizabethtown Gas serves Union County and parts of surrounding areas.

New Jersey Energy Choice

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) regulates supplier choice:

• Licensed suppliers compete for commercial accounts
• Consumer protection regulations in place
• Seamless switching between suppliers
• Elizabethtown Gas continues reliable delivery

Service Structure

Component	Provider	Competitive?
Gas delivery	Elizabethtown Gas	No—regulated
Gas supply	ETG or TPS	Yes
Meter reading	Elizabethtown Gas	No
Billing	Elizabethtown Gas	Consolidated

Cost Reduction Strategies for Elizabeth

1. Compare Third-Party Suppliers

Elizabeth businesses have supplier options:

Evaluation Factor	What to Consider
Per-therm rate	Base commodity cost
Rate type	Fixed, variable, or index
Contract term	12-36 months typical
Monthly fees	Additional charges
Exit provisions	Early termination costs

Check NJ BPU for licensed supplier information.

2. Leverage Volume

Elizabeth businesses can negotiate based on consumption:

• Under 10,000 therms: Standard commercial rates
• 10,000-50,000 therms: Custom quotes available
• 50,000+ therms: Direct negotiations
• Industrial/port: Custom and transport pricing

Port and industrial operations should request custom pricing.

3. Strategic Timing

Natural gas prices fluctuate seasonally. Monitor EIA data:

Favorable periods:

• Late spring and summer
• After mild winters
• High storage levels

Higher cost periods:

• Peak heating season
• Extreme cold events
• Supply constraints

Elizabeth's industrial base benefits from strategic timing.

4. Regional Aggregation

Union County and northern New Jersey businesses benefit:

• Multiple Elizabeth facilities
• Union County operations
• Northern New Jersey regional
• Port corridor coordination

Combined volume improves negotiating position.

Industries We Serve in Elizabeth

Port & Logistics

Port Newark-Elizabeth operations:

• Port facilities
• Warehouse heating
• Distribution centers
• Cold storage operations
• Logistics operations

Explore: Warehouse Natural Gas Solutions

Manufacturing

Industrial operations:

• Industrial manufacturing
• Process heating
• Food processing
• Manufacturing facilities

See: Manufacturing Natural Gas Solutions

Transportation

Transportation infrastructure:

• Newark Liberty Airport proximity
• Transit facilities
• Transportation support services
• Fleet operations

Healthcare

Medical facilities throughout Elizabeth:

• Trinitas Regional Medical Center - Major hospital
• Medical offices
• Clinics
• Healthcare networks

Related: Healthcare Natural Gas Solutions

Commercial Real Estate

Office and retail properties:

• Office buildings
• Retail centers
• Mixed-use developments
• Multi-tenant properties

Restaurants

Diverse dining scene:

• Independent restaurants
• Multi-location groups
• Commercial kitchens
• Hospitality operations

Explore: Restaurant Natural Gas Solutions

Elizabeth Market Specifics

Port Hub

Major port operations:

• Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal
• One of America's busiest container ports
• Massive logistics infrastructure
• Warehouse concentration

Industrial Corridor

Industrial presence:

• Manufacturing facilities
• Distribution operations
• Processing plants
• Industrial parks

Newark Airport Proximity

Adjacent to Newark Liberty:

• Airport-related businesses
• Hotel and hospitality
• Transportation services
• Support operations

Compare New Jersey Cities

Coordinate across New Jersey locations:

• Newark - PSE&G territory
• Jersey City - PSE&G territory
• Paterson - PSE&G territory
• Trenton - PSE&G territory
• New Jersey statewide

Understanding Your Elizabeth Gas Bill

Bill Components

Your Elizabethtown Gas bill includes:

1. Delivery Charges (Elizabethtown Gas)

• Customer charge (fixed monthly)
• Distribution charge (per therm)
• Infrastructure charges
• Taxes and fees

2. Supply Charges

• Gas commodity cost (per therm)
• From ETG or third-party supplier
• Shopping here creates savings

Rate Schedules

Elizabethtown Gas commercial rate schedules:

Schedule	Description
GSS	Small General Service
GSL	Large General Service
T	Transportation Service

Delivery charges apply regardless of supplier.

Contract Strategies for Elizabeth

Fixed Rate Contracts

Beneficial for:

• Port operations
• Manufacturing facilities
• Budget certainty requirements
• Winter price protection

Standard terms:

• 12, 24, or 36 months
• Locked per-therm rate
• Early termination fees

Variable/Index Rates

Consider when:

• Flexible budget capacity
• Market monitoring capability
• Shorter-term needs
• Summer operations

Elizabeth considerations:

• Port/industrial benefits from cost certainty
• Winter heating significant
• Large facilities prefer predictability

Elizabeth Recommendations

Given Elizabeth's port and industrial profile:

• Fixed pricing typically preferred for industrial
• At least partial fixed recommended
• Monitor market for opportunities
• Consider load profiles for optimization

Learn more: Understanding Natural Gas Deregulation

Energy Efficiency in Elizabeth

Elizabethtown Gas Programs

Elizabethtown Gas offers commercial efficiency programs:

• Equipment rebates
• Custom project incentives
• Energy assessments
• Technical assistance

Visit Elizabethtown Gas Business for current programs.

New Jersey Clean Energy

State efficiency programs through NJ Clean Energy:

• Commercial rebates
• Custom incentives
• Technical support
• Financing options

Industrial Efficiency

Industrial-specific strategies:

• Process optimization
• Equipment upgrades
• Heat recovery systems
• Warehouse heating efficiency

Get Your Free Elizabeth Analysis

Natural Gas Advisors helps Elizabeth and Union County businesses optimize natural gas costs:

1. Bill Analysis: Review your current Elizabethtown Gas bills
2. Supplier Comparison: Compare licensed third-party suppliers
3. Contract Review: Evaluate terms and opportunities
4. Negotiation Support: Secure competitive rates
5. Ongoing Management: Monitor renewals and market

No cost to businesses—suppliers compensate us directly.

Whether you operate a port facility, manufacturing plant, warehouse, or any Elizabeth business, New Jersey's deregulated market offers real savings opportunities.

The Port of Elizabeth moves America's commerce. Let us help move your energy costs in the right direction. Contact Natural Gas Advisors today for your complimentary Union County energy analysis.