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Benefits

Natural gas is an affordable, clean, convenient, domestic, and versatile fuel source...

Who hasn’t scrambled to order oil before a big snow storm? Or sat at home waiting for a delivery and then had to shovel a path so it can be made? The continuous supply of natural gas to your home eliminates many of the hassles associated with other fuels.

TOP 10 REASONS TO MAKE THE SWITCH TO NATURAL GAS
IT’S EASY ON YOUR BUDGET	Natural gas is affordable. Natural gas companies’ rates are regulated and approved by state agencies, making them stable and consistent. And, you pay for only what you use.
IT’S CLEAN	Natural gas is clean and efficient so you can say goodbye to sooty build-up, and use less fuel with up to 98% efficient equipment.
IT PROVIDES YOU CONVENIENCE	Natural gas is convenient; it is always there for you. No more deliveries. No more shoveling a path for delivery. No more worrying about running out.
IT PROVIDES YOU OPTIONS	Natural gas is versatile. It is ideal for space and water heating, cooking, grilling, clothes drying and so much more!
YOU CAN DEPEND ON IT	Natural gas is in abundant supply. In the event of a power outage, rely on natural gas to fuel a back-up generator.
IT IS LOW MAINTENANCE	Because natural gas burns cleaner than oil, your maintenance costs for heating equipment and appliances are reduced.
YOU CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE	More than half of American homes use natural gas and most of it used here is produced in North America.
IT’S ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY	You’ll reduce your carbon footprint due to fewer harmful emissions than oil.
IT’S A SPACE SAVER	Since there’s no fuel storage tank it frees up that space for other uses and makes the space more attractive.
IT’S A GOOD INVESTMENT	The availability of natural gas often results in higher resale value of homes.

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What else should I know about converting to natural gas?
What else should I know about converting to natural gas?
Because it burns cleaner and is more efficient, natural gas is better for the environment, and natural gas efficiency programs can save energy and reduce carbon emissions even more.

With natural gas, there is no need for a storage tank. This allows customers to free-up space in their basements, and for tanks that are underground, costly liabilities can be avoided from tank removal. Most natural gas is produced in North America so there is less dependence on foreign oil.
How would storms such as Sandy that cut electricity to millions in the Northeast affect me as a natural gas customer?
How would storms such as Sandy that cut electricity to millions in the Northeast affect me as a natural gas customer?
Unlike the electric grid which consists of wires and poles, natural gas is delivered via underground pipeline that generally is not affected by storms such as Sandy. However, most heating systems require electricity to operate fans, pumps and the distribution of heat so you may want to consider a natural gas generator.

Further, there is no need for delivery trucks to get through blocked roads or for you to maintain oil tanks in your home.
Shouldn’t I consider equipment efficiency and not just price over the longer term?
Shouldn’t I consider equipment efficiency and not just price over the longer term?
Yes. With natural gas you benefit from both price and efficiency. Whether for the home or business, natural gas is the most efficient choice. So look beyond which energy source costs more (or less) from year to year and do consider system efficiency.

Natural gas furnaces & boilers are up to 96% efficient. What's more, natural gas boilers maintain high efficiency ratings and offer higher combustion efficiency over time without loss of efficiency due to soot build up inside the boiler as a result of burning oil.
With oil price fluctuations recently, how much will I really save when converting to natural gas?
With oil price fluctuations recently, how much will I really save when converting to natural gas?
Even with recent oil price fluctuations, natural gas continues to be the more affordable energy option. Most natural gas used in North America is domestically produced – so it’s not subject to the same swings and spikes seen in world oil markets – making it the more affordable and stable choice for heating your home. Use our easy Energy Calculator to see just how much you could save by making the switch.