Therm

A therm is a unit of measurement used primarily for natural gas, representing the energy content of a specific amount of gas. In the United States, one therm is equivalent to 100,000 British thermal units (BTUs), which measure the heat energy. Think of it as a way to quantify how much energy you get from a certain volume of gas, similar to how gallons measure volume. Utilities and billing often use therms to help consumers understand their gas consumption and costs, making it easier to compare usage across different periods or regions.