In most cases, CenterPoint Energy installs natural gas service lines year 'round even during the coldest winter months – where the main is available on the house side of the street.
| Out-of-season charges for work performed between Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 |
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| Frost burner | $240 per frost burner per day Two burners typically needed for two days. Additional usage may be needed per site conditions. |
| Mains | $2 per foot |
| Residential services | $4 per foot |
| Commercial services | $8 per foot |
| Guard posts | Costs for guard posts installed Nov. 1 to Mar. 31 will include costs for time and material. |
| Avoid out-of-season charges: | ||||
| Meet these dates, and you can avoid out-of-season charges. Please refer to the site-readiness checklist. |
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| Sept. 15 | Oct. 1 | Oct. 15 | Nov. 1 | |
| All mains | Application due | Site ready | ||
| All service lines | Application due | Site ready* | ||
| Temp heat | Application due | Site ready | ||
* = Long sides are dependent on the restrictions put on by each municipality and may be unavailable Nov.15 to Apr. 15. If allowed by the city, a customer may use a contractor for boring and have a sleeve installed. After that, CenterPoint Energy will install the pipe.
You can avoid out-of-season service installation charges if you meet these conditions:
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Natural gas is available at the street
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You apply for natural gas service by Oct. 15
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Your site meets readiness requirements by Nov. 1
* Dates are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
