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The Natural Gas Advantage
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MEETS 22 PERCENT OF U.S. ENERGY REQUIREMENTS
HEATS 57 PERCENT OF U.S. HOUSEHOLDS FUELED 20 PERCENT OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED
IN 2006 PROVIDES FUEL FOR COOKING WATER HEATING
& DRYING CLOTHES PROVIDES THE ENERGY SOURCE OR RAW
MATERIAL TO MAKE A WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS, SUCH AS PLASTICS, STEEL, GLASS, SYNTHETIC FABRICS, FERTILIZER, ASPIRIN, AUTOMOBILES AND PROCESSED FOOD
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IT IS THE NATION'S FASTEST-GROWING ENERGY SOURCE, WITH DEMAND FORECAST TO INCREASE BY ABOUT 22 PERCENT BETWEEN NOW AND 2030, INCLUDING A MORE THAN 62 PERCENT INCREASE FOR ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION.
AMERICANS USED 22 TRILLION CUBIC FEET OF IT IN 2005.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES ABOUT 63 MILLION RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS AND 5 MILLION COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS.
IT POWERS NEARLY 150,000 BUSES, TAXIS, DELIVERY TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES.
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Natural Gas is delivered and used in it's natural form, directly to the burner
Environmentally friendly, Clean burning & Non-Toxic
Delivery is provided by an underground piping system making it reliable
Rated among the safest energy sources available for your home
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Your heating equipment is one of the largest energy user in the home
Over the past 15 years 70% of new single family homes utilize natural gas as their heating choice
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Annual Cost Comparison Natural Gas Heating $750.00 Electric Heat Pump $601.78* Annual Savings / Heat Pump $148.22
*Assuming a Average temperature of 42 degrees. Any temperature below 34 degrees will require supplemental resistance heating resulting in higher cost for electric heating season
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Warmer Air Flow / 120-125 degree air Natural Gas radiant heat can improve air
quality in a home by cutting down on dust and allergens
Greater Comfort / No Drafty Conditions Warm and Cozy even in the harshest winters Longer Equipment Life Less Maintenance Cost Adds value to your home, better resale
value
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2nd largest energy user in typical house 67% of all new home water heaters are
fueled by natural gas. Requires no electricity/ hot water available
in the event of power outage
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Quicker recovery A 40 gallon natural gas water heater
delivers more hot water than a 52 gallon electric water heater.
Tankless water heaters – use only the energy needed to heat the water you need.
Less Maintenance / No electric element’s to replace.
Less expensive to operate
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Annual Cost Comparison Electric Water Heater $438.70 Natural Gas Water Heater $273.60
Annual Savings / Gas $165.10
Average Life Time Savings of $1452.88
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Homebuyers constantly rate fireplaces as a “must have” in many households.
Provides warmth comfort and charm. No chimney required with Ventless
Fireplaces & they are 100% efficient.
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Natural Gas fireplaces improve air quality No wood to buy, cut or carry No building a fire or fire concerns when you
have to leave Instant On / Off Control & Thermostat
Control No messy clean-up Clean burning, No smoke or soot filled
rooms. Heating supply, even during power outage
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Builders know that a kitchen can sell a house
Natural gas is America’s #1 Choice for Cooking
9 out of 10 chefs prefer cooking with natural gas
Provides a more precise temperature control
Instant On-Off heat / preheating is eliminated
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Average Cooking Cost per Year
Electric Cooking $96.33Natural Gas Cooking $48.00
Annual Savings / Gas $48.33
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Constant supply of fuel with no tank refills Greater temperature control Eliminates long warm-ups Reduces heat in kitchen Keeps all cooking odors outside Less clean-up
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Clothes dry twice as fast with Natural Gas Less expensive to operate Easier on fabrics because clothes dry faster
Electric Dryers $96.33Natural Gas Dryers $48.00
Annual Savings / Gas $ 48.33
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Electric Energy Cost $1233.14 Natural Gas Energy Cost $1119.60
Annual Savings / Gas $113.54
Based on $.0822 per KWH electric and $1.20 per Therm Gas cost.
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Economical Reliable Efficient Comfortable Environmentally Friendly
GO ENVIRONMENT, GO GREEN!GO ENVIRONMENT, GO GREEN!