Fort Worth, Texas Commercial Natural Gas

Fort Worth Commercial Natural Gas: Cowtown Savings

Fort Worth—the thirteenth-largest city in America and the heart of Tarrant County—offers significant natural gas savings opportunities for businesses. From aerospace manufacturing to healthcare, from the Stockyards to corporate campuses, Fort Worth's diverse commercial sector can benefit from Texas's deregulated energy market.

Understanding how to navigate natural gas procurement helps Fort Worth businesses optimize costs effectively.

How Natural Gas Works in Fort Worth

Atmos Energy Service

Atmos Energy provides natural gas delivery throughout Fort Worth and North Texas:

• Distribution network: Owns and maintains local pipelines
• Meter services: Records all usage
• Emergency response: 24/7 service (866-322-8667)
• Billing: Consolidated delivery and supply

Atmos Energy is the largest natural gas-only distributor in the United States.

Texas Gas Utility Choice

The Railroad Commission of Texas and Public Utility Commission of Texas regulate energy choice:

• Licensed retail energy providers compete
• Consumer protection regulations
• Seamless switching between suppliers
• Atmos Energy continues reliable delivery

Service Structure

Component	Provider	Competitive?
Gas delivery	Atmos Energy	No—regulated
Gas supply	Atmos or REP	Yes
Meter reading	Atmos Energy	No
Billing	Atmos or REP	Options available

Cost Reduction Strategies for Fort Worth

1. Compare Retail Energy Providers

Fort Worth businesses have extensive supplier options:

Evaluation Factor	What to Consider
Per-Mcf/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

Visit Power to Choose Texas for energy provider options.

2. Leverage Volume

Fort Worth organizations can negotiate based on consumption:

• Under 25,000 therms: Standard commercial rates
• 25,000-100,000 therms: Custom quotes available
• 100,000+ therms: Direct negotiations
• Industrial: Multi-facility portfolio pricing

Manufacturers and large facilities should request custom pricing.

3. Strategic Timing

Natural gas prices fluctuate seasonally. Monitor EIA data:

Favorable periods:

• Spring and early fall
• High storage levels
• Mild demand periods

Higher cost periods:

• Peak summer (electric demand)
• Winter heating peaks
• Supply constraints

Fort Worth's moderate heating needs create timing flexibility.

4. Regional Aggregation

DFW metroplex businesses benefit from aggregation:

• Multiple Fort Worth facilities
• Tarrant County operations
• Dallas-Fort Worth regional
• Multi-facility portfolios

Combined volume creates significant leverage.

Industries We Serve in Fort Worth

Aerospace & Defense

Major aerospace presence:

• Lockheed Martin - F-35 production
• Bell Textron - Helicopter manufacturing
• Defense contractors
• Aviation manufacturing

Explore: Manufacturing Natural Gas Solutions

Healthcare

Major healthcare systems:

• Texas Health Resources - Large regional system
• JPS Health Network - Public hospital system
• Cook Children's - Pediatric specialty
• Medical facilities

See: Healthcare Natural Gas Solutions

Commercial Real Estate

Growing commercial market:

• Downtown Fort Worth
• West 7th area
• Clearfork development
• Suburban office parks

Related: Multi-Tenant Natural Gas Solutions

Logistics & Distribution

Transportation hub:

• Distribution centers
• Warehouse operations
• AllianceTexas development
• Logistics facilities

Explore: Warehouse Natural Gas Solutions

Hospitality

Tourism and hospitality:

• Stockyards hotels
• Downtown hotels
• Convention center
• Entertainment district

See: Hotel Natural Gas Solutions

Restaurants

Fort Worth's dining scene:

• Stockyards steakhouses
• Multi-location groups
• Commercial kitchens
• Western cuisine

Related: Restaurant Natural Gas Solutions

Fort Worth Market Specifics

Aerospace Hub

Major manufacturing center:

• Lockheed Martin F-35 plant
• Bell helicopter facility
• Defense contractors
• Aviation heritage

DFW Metroplex

Part of massive metro area:

• Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
• 7+ million population
• Multiple commercial centers
• Regional coordination opportunities

Western Heritage

Cowtown identity:

• Fort Worth Stockyards
• Western tourism
• Cultural attractions
• Entertainment district

AllianceTexas

Major development:

• Alliance Airport
• Distribution centers
• Industrial parks
• Corporate facilities

Compare Texas Cities

Coordinate across Texas locations:

• Houston - CenterPoint Energy territory
• Dallas - Atmos Energy territory
• San Antonio - CPS Energy territory
• Austin - Texas Gas Service territory
• El Paso - Texas Gas Service territory
• Texas statewide

Understanding Your Fort Worth Gas Bill

Bill Components

Your Atmos Energy bill includes:

1. Delivery Charges (Atmos Energy)

• Customer charge (fixed monthly)
• Distribution charge (per Ccf/Mcf)
• Pipeline charges
• Taxes and fees

2. Supply Charges

• Gas commodity cost (per Mcf/therm)
• From Atmos Energy or REP
• Shopping here creates savings

Rate Schedules

Atmos Energy commercial rate schedules:

Schedule	Description
Commercial	Standard commercial service
Industrial	Large commercial/industrial
Transportation	Large volume transportation

Delivery charges apply regardless of supplier.

Contract Strategies for Fort Worth

Fixed Rate Contracts

Beneficial for:

• Aerospace manufacturing
• Healthcare facilities
• Commercial real estate
• Budget certainty requirements

Standard terms:

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

Variable/Index Rates

Consider when:

• Flexible budget capacity
• Market monitoring capability
• Shorter-term needs
• Risk tolerance

Fort Worth considerations:

• Manufacturing needs certainty
• Healthcare requires predictability
• Moderate winters reduce risk
• Defense contracts need stability

Fort Worth Recommendations

Given Fort Worth's manufacturing profile:

• Fixed pricing typically preferred
• Portfolio pricing for multi-facility operations
• Consider seasonal optimization
• Monitor market for opportunities

Learn more: Understanding Natural Gas Deregulation

Energy Efficiency in Fort Worth

Atmos Energy Programs

Atmos Energy offers commercial efficiency programs:

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

Visit Atmos Energy Business for current offerings.

Texas State Programs

State energy programs through SECO:

• Commercial incentives
• Industrial programs
• Technical support
• Financing options

Industrial Efficiency

Fort Worth-specific strategies:

• Manufacturing process optimization
• Heat recovery systems
• Aerospace facility efficiency
• Industrial equipment upgrades

Get Your Free Fort Worth Analysis

Natural Gas Advisors helps Fort Worth businesses optimize natural gas costs:

1. Bill Analysis: Review your current Atmos Energy bills
2. Supplier Comparison: Compare licensed retail providers
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 an aerospace facility, healthcare system, warehouse, or any Fort Worth business, Texas's deregulated market offers real savings opportunities.

Fort Worth is where the West begins. Let your energy savings begin here too. Contact Natural Gas Advisors today for your complimentary Tarrant County energy analysis.