Cost Comparison

Did you know that natural gas is 241% less expensive than electricity? The New York Power Authority website contains historical fuel and energy price data from the past 5 years. Click here for an overview of historical data showing time and time again that natural gas is the right choice.

Need more proof? We can complete a personalized price comparison for you based on your actual usage, current fuel source, and the current pricing of natural gas. Complete the form below for a comparison, or contact us at 1-800-454-2201.

The unit of measure for the cost is a therm. One therm is equivalent to 100,000 British Thermal Units (BTUs).  One BTU is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit.

Liberty’s current average price per therm is: $1.34
(Updated March 1, 2025)

* The natural gas equivalent is calculated using SC-1 Residential rate using the 12-month average cost for 1089 delivered therms or 780 Gal/fuel oil, 1180 Gal/Propane. Prices includes delivery (including customer charge) and current commodity charges. Commodity charges through a marketer may vary.

Comparisons with Other Fuels

The price our customers pay for natural gas, which can change from month to month, includes a number of different elements, such as:

  • the maintenance of your gas lines and meters
  • meter reading and billing costs
  • the cost to transport gas from its source at the well-head
  • the cost to deliver gas through a network of gas lines
  • the cost of the natural gas commodity
  • the cost to balance the Company’s daily supply with the daily demand
  • a return on the Company’s investment in capital assets to distribute gas

Please fill out the form below for a more accurate comparison conversation.