Get the most out of your budget with a natural gas forced air furnace or a natural gas boiler. Today’s high-efficiency models are up to 97 percent efficient. They provide more consistent, comfortable heat and cost significantly less to operate than electric, oil, or propane systems.
Why Gas
Why Gas?
We are excited to share with you all of the benefits that natural gas can bring to your home, your business, and your community! Take a look at the sections below. If you have questions for us, give us a call at 1-866-214-6537 or click below to reach us by email.
Benefits of Natural Gas
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Natural gas costs are considerably less than propane, heating oil, and electricity. You could save up to 55% on your home heating bills and up to 60% on water heating.
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Natural gas is there when you need it. No waiting for delivery. You only pay for what you use after you use it.
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Natural gas emits 45% less CO2 than coal and 27% less than oil. It helps to reduce pollution and maintain a clean and healthy environment compared to other fossil fuels.
- Natural gas increases the value of your home over the long-term. Homeowners and small business place a higher property value on buildings that have natural gas service.
Putting Your Natural Gas to Work
Heating Your Home
Hot Water
Not only can you save up to $350 per year in operating costs, natural gas water heaters recover about twice as fast as an electric model. An on-demand system can provide even more savings, instant hot water, and has an average lifespan of 20 years!
Cooking
When it comes to cooking, there really is no comparison. Natural gas is the #1 choice of professional chefs. Gas ranges provide instant, evenly-distributed heat. And it's easier to adjust the temperature with gas than it is with electric...and it's easier on your wallet!
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There are many more applications for natural gas that can improve your quality of life and even increase the value of your home! Choose from appliances like fireplaces, grills, fire pits, clothes dryers, outdoor lighting, patio heaters, snow melt systems, and more!
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How Much Can I Save?
Let's crunch the numbers to estimate how much you could save by converting your home to natural gas. Check out this Residential Energy Calculator, provided by our partners at The Energy Solutions Center.
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Peoples Gas Company Rates
We bill natural gas in thousands of cubic feet, or "MCF." Click below to find out our current rates and to learn more about your bill with Peoples Gas Company.
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My Account With Peoples
What will my bill look like? What are my payment options? We've done our best to answer as many of these questions as possible.
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