Advantages of Natural Gas

The Best Choice

Natural gas is the best energy choice for people — and the planet we live on.

We all look toward a future when renewable energy sources will meet more of our energy needs, but what can all of us do right now? Choosing natural gas for home appliances and business equipment is an environmentally responsible way to get the comfort, reliability and performance you need today.

• Natural gas is more efficient than electricity. More than 90 percent of the energy in natural gas is delivered directly to your home, while less than a third of the energy used to make electricity gets to your home.
• Natural gas works better. Natural gas appliances heat water faster, dry clothes faster and let you cook more efficiently and precisely.
• Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. Burning natural gas produces 44 percent less carbon dioxide emissions than coal and 22 percent less than fuel oil, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
• Natural gas reduces your carbon footprint. Switching to natural gas appliances can reduce your home’s carbon footprint by as much as 40 percent.
• Choosing natural gas promotes energy independence. There is an abundant domestic supply — more than 80 years at current production rates.

To learn more about why natural gas is the best choice for your home and our planet, visit ComfortableReponsible.org.

Tax Incentives to Use Natural Gas There are a variety of federal tax credits available to consumers who take energy conservation measures. To learn about all your options, visit the Tax Incentives Assistance Project or the U.S. Department of Energy. To learn about tax credits for installing tankless natural-gas water heaters, visit Rinnai.