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Why Choose Natural Gas?
Natural gas is versatile
At home, natural gas can be used for heating, hot water, cooking, clothes drying, gas fireplaces, and many outdoor appliances. Businesses use natural gas for heating and cooling, manufacturing and generating electricity. |
Natural gas is America's preferred fuel choice for home heating
61 percent of U.S. households used natural gas for heating in 2002
7 in 10 homeowners choose natural gas heating when building a new home
Natural gas is a domestic fuel -- 98 percent of the U.S. supply comes from North America
Natural gas gives businesses a competitive edge
Natural gas provides the energy that keeps businesses growing. Clean, efficient and piped directly to your business, as you need it, natural gas grows with your business. When your company expands, natural gas is there, without the added expense of another underground storage tanks or costly electrical work.
Natural gas is efficient
With natural gas you get more energy for each dollar you spend. The most efficient natural gas furnace has an efficiency rating of 97 percent versus the most efficient oil furnace at 89 percent (source: AGA).
Natural gas is reliable and convenient
Piped right to your home or business, natural gas is always there when you need it! There are no tanks to monitor, calling around for deliveries or worries about running out of fuel.
Natural gas is clean
Natural gas is a clean-burning fuel that is better for the environment. Compared to other fossil fuels, natural gas is the cleanest, producing fewer of the harmful emissions, including nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide, that contribute to greenhouse gases. Natural gas emits virtually no particles, so using it in your home contributes to cleaner air -- indoors and out.
Natural gas is safe
Natural gas is odorless, colorless and non-toxic. Yankee Gas adds an odorant called mercaptan to give natural gas its trademark "rotten egg" smell making it easy to detect a leak. Natural gas is lighter than air so in the event of a leak, it rises and dissipates quickly outdoors. Read more about Natural Gas safety by going to our Safety Information page.
Natural gas delivers value
Homeowners prefer natural gas for heating, so adding natural gas increases the value of your home and property. Once you have natural gas, you can add many amenities and appliances that add value to your home and convenience to your life.
Find out how to add natural gas to your home or business.
E-mail us to find out if natural gas is available in your area or call 1-888-2YANKEE (888-292-6533).
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