Why Natural Gas?

Natural gas is a safe, reliable and abundant form of energy, and is increasingly the fuel of choice in homes today. Whatever the weather, you can count on its dependable delivery. According to the American Gas Association, natural gas is 3.4 times more affordable than electricity and significantly more affordable than several other residential energy sources for the same amount of energy delivered. More than one new residential customer signs up for natural gas service every minute, and approximately 80 businesses begin new natural gas service every day.

Natural Gas is Better for the Environment

  • Natural gas emits far less chemicals associated with acid rain, smog and greenhouse emissions than petroleum-based fuels
  • The average natural gas home emits 46% less carbon than its non-gas counterpart
  • Replacing a non-gas water heater with a natural gas tankless water heater prevents approximately 3,000 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere every year

Natural Gas is Efficient

  • Natural gas reaches your home directly at more than three times the efficiency of non-gas energy
  • While natural gas provides up to 90% usable energy, up to 78% of non-gas’ original energy is already wasted by the time it is delivered to your home

Natural Gas is Economical

  • Natural gas appliances cost up to half as much to operate than their non-gas counterparts
  • Homes with the four major natural gas appliances save an estimated 25%* on energy costs every month

*Comfortableresponsible.org

Natural Gas is Reliable

  • Natural gas is delivered to your home via an underground pipeline and provides nearly 100% reliable service
  • Homes with natural gas can still cook and use hot water** — even when the power goes out

**In the event of a power outage, a natural gas tank-style water heater continues to operate automatically while a tankless water heater requires a simple battery.

Natural Gas is Domestic

  • Over 97% of the natural gas used in the United States is produced in North America (approximately 84% is domestically produced while the remaining 13% comes from Canada)
  • The direct use of natural gas can help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil — working to keep over $1 billion energy dollars (and countless jobs) home every month
  • America’s current natural gas supply is set to last well into the next century with a worldwide supply thought to be more plentiful than oil