You Can Choose Your Nebraska Natural Gas Company

As a Nebraska resident, you’ve enjoyed the power to select the third-party natural gas provider of your choice since 1998. If you lived in the Nebraska for a while, you know that, with the arrival of springtime, you can expect to be contacted by each third-party natural gas provider in your area trying to win your business.

But if you have just moved to Nebraska, this process can be confusing and overwhelming.

At Vista Energy, we believe in empowering consumers to make the choice that’s best for them, so we want to explain what energy choice means for you, your home, and your business.

Energy Choice in Nebraska

Before the natural gas market was deregulated in 1998, consumers had only one option when it came to purchasing their natural gas – their local utility. The generation, pricing, distribution, and supply of natural gas were all left up to the utility, giving consumers no self-determination. With no other options available, the utility could gouge prices and provide little in terms of service.

With the advent of natural gas deregulation in Nebraska, you now have more power as an energy consumer. Essentially, the advantages you enjoy because of energy choice occur because of competition in the market. Since energy providers must compete with each other to gain your business, they are more inclined to offer consumers better natural gas rates, incentive programs, and customer service.

Energy Basics

Clearly, there are plenty of benefits for you when it comes to energy choice. But how do those third-party providers work with your local utility to get natural gas to your home so you don’t experience any interruptions in your service? The process is relatively simple:

1. Natural gas is harvested from the ground and refined into the form your home or business can use
2. Third-party natural gas providers like Vista Energy buy that natural gas
3. During the Choice Gas Selection Program each Spring, consumers like you have the option to choose the natural gas provider that offers them the best rates and incentives.
4. Your local utility still delivers natural gas to your home or business and still takes care of the billing.

Black Hills Choice Gas Program

Every year, you and your fellow Nebraskans have the option to change natural gas providers during the Black Hills Choice Gas Program open selection period. You can purchase your natural gas from a third-party energy provider, such as Vista Energy. During this window, you can compare different providers to find the best natural gas rates for your home or business. Switching is easy, since all you have to do is follow the signup prompts on your chosen provider’s website.

The Benefits of Natural Gas Deregulation in Nebraska

Although Nebraska’s electricity market hasn’t been deregulated, you can take advantage of the benefits of natural gas deregulation, including:

• More competitive natural gas rates;
• Superior customer support;
• Better incentives; and
• More plan options!

Keep a lookout for Vista Energy when the next Choice Gas Selection Period arrives. At that time, we’ll have a brand-new set of natural gas rates available for you with updated plan offerings. For more information about Vista, visit us online or reach out to our excellent customer support team at 1-888-211-4093.