Top 10 Reasons to Choose Natural Gas
Natural gas, probably most commonly known for its residential applications, is increasingly the fuel of choice in today’s homes. Below are the top 10 reasons to choose natural gas for your home.
Convenience
- Natural gas water heaters recover up to 40% faster than electric models.
- Natural gas ranges cook food faster with better heat control.
- Natural gas dryers produce less static cling.
- Never worry about hauling, chopping or storing wood with a natural gas fireplace.
Comfort
- Natural gas heat feels warmer than heat produced by an electric heat pump.
- A natural gas fireplace can warm a room much faster than a wood-burning fireplace.
Savings
- Natural gas costs less to use in your home than electricity, heating oil, propane or kerosene. On average, electricity costs almost four times more than natural gas.
- You pay for natural gas after you use it, not before.
Domestic Supply
- Nearly 85% of the natural gas consumed in the United States is produced within U.S. borders.
- The remaining supply comes from Canada.
Environmentally-friendly
Simply put – natural gas is the cleanest-burning energy source for your home. In most applications, the use of natural gas produces:
- Less sulfur dioxide (the primary precursor of acid rain);
- Less nitrogen oxides (the primary precursor of smog); and
- Less particulate matter (which can affect health and visibility) than oil or coal.
