Nicor Gas distributes natural gas to more than two million customers in Illinois excluding the City of Chicago. Nicor Gas was founded in the year 1954 and the headquarters of the company is based in Naperville, Illinois. In 2011, Nicor Gas become the largest division of AGL Resources Inc. which is an Atlanta-based energy holding company. In addition, AGL Resources was acquired by the Southern Gas Company in 2016. Hence, the current owner of Nicor Gas is Southern Gas Company. Nicor Gas is a descendant of Coke Company and Ottawa Gas Light. In the mid-1950s, the company increased its underground storage capacity by constructing the largest underground gas storage system in the world. The large gas storage system has the capability to provide reliable gas throughout the year.
- Website: https://nicorgas.com
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- Telephone Number: 888.642.6748
- Headquartered In: Illinois
- Founded: 1954 (70 years ago)
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Nicor Gas Company is committed to providing safe and reliable natural gas to residents in Illinois. The company stores and transports gas for nearly 129,000 industrial and commercial customers. This makes it the largest distributor of natural gas in northern Illinois. Nicor Gas owns and maintains more than 34,000 miles of pipelines and gas mains. The company purchases gas when it’s cheaper especially during summer months, stores and then sells throughout the year. This strategy has helped the Nicor Gas to keep natural gas prices low during winter.
HOW TO LOGIN
Step 1 – Click here to open the website in a new window and then click on “Sign In” button located on the upper-right side of the screen.
Step 2 – Enter both your User ID and password and then click on “Login” button.
You should be able to log in to your online account if your credentials were correct. If using your own computer click on “Remember User ID” checkbox. Uncheck if you’re using a public computer to prevent strangers from accessing your account.
HOW TO RESET/FORGOTTEN PASSWORD
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Step 1 – If you do not remember either your User ID or your password, click “Forgot User ID and Password” on the right side of the screen. (You will be redirected to a new page where you will retrieve your credentials).
Step 2 – If you have forgotten your User ID, enter the email address associated with your online account and then click on “Request User ID” button.
Forgotten Password
Step 2 – Enter your User ID and your email address in the appropriate fields and then click on “Request Password” button.
You will receive an email with instructions on how to change your password and also your forgotten password. Make sure you user ID and email address are correct to avoid troubles.
HOW TO PAY YOUR BILL
Step 1 – Click “Pay Your Bill” located on the bottom-left of the screen to make payments.
Note that you should select either residential or business before paying your bill. Nicor Gas offers a variety of bill payment options to choose from. You can pay your bill by mail, by phone, in person, use AutoPay or pay online. You must be logged in to your account to use some of the bill payment options.