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Gas is Better
1-2-3 must-have reasons for businesses
Gas is better

Natural gas is a must-have for many businesses for three great reasons: your budget, convenience and the environment. Next to other fuels, natural gas has always looked good. Now it looks even better, especially as the focus on the environment increases. Natural gas is today's choice for a better tomorrow.

A new way to add up savings

Add up the difference natural gas can make on your bottom line and the environment with our new Energy Cost and Emissions Calculator. With this calculator, you can either use default numbers or create custom calculations using your specific energy pricing information and equipment efficiency factors. You’ll quickly have a cost and emissions report you can use to make informed energy decisions.

Use this new tool to:

  • Calculate the cost difference between natural gas, other fuels and electricity at varying prices and efficiency factors. Because electricity is billed in kilowatt hours (kWh) and natural gas in hundred cubic feet (Ccf) or therms, it can be challenging to compare costs. This calculator makes it easy for you.
  • Compare operating costs between standard and high-efficiency equipment.
  • Compare the environmental impact of different fuel types.
 Savings

Natural gas costs about half as much as other fuels and is the best choice for budgets. It’s simply a better value – even when considering the efficiency of equipment. For commercial and industrial applications, natural gas is a cost-effective choice for a wide range of needs.

 

Our  Energy Cost and Emissions Calculator can add up the difference natural gas can make on your bottom line and the environment, and our new Geothermal Cost Comparison Calculator helps you compare the difference between high efficiency natural gas equipment and geothermal systems.

 

With commercial rebates for high-efficiency heating systems, foodservice equipment, water heaters, custom equipment and more, it can add up to even more savings. Find your rebate and download the application today.
 Comfort

With reliable natural gas service, there’s no need to worry about surprise power outages that may slow production or create disruptions. Natural gas equipment is available for nearly every application with a range of benefits:

  • Water heating: Water heats two to three times faster with natural gas than with electricity, so there’s less waiting and less energy wasted.
  • Heating: Natural gas furnaces deliver air at a comfortable 120 to 125 degrees.
  • Cooking: Precision control, efficiency and speed make natural gas the preferred choice for professional chefs.
  • Other appliances: Commercial and industrial applications include humidity control, energy recovery, processing and more.
 Environment

Natural gas is the right choice for a cleaner tomorrow. And more and more, businesses are becoming savvy about how their choices impact the environment. As a primary fuel that can be used in its natural state rather than undergoing a pollution-producing, energy-wasting conversion process, natural gas leaves about half the carbon footprint than electricity. See a side by side comparison.

 

Compared to electricity, natural gas releases:

  • Less than half the amount of carbon dioxide (a major greenhouse gas)
  • Almost no sulfur dioxide (a major cause of acid rain and haze)
  • Less than one-third the amount of nitrogen oxides (the primary cause of smog)
  • Zero mercury emissions (makes some fish unsafe to eat)

Read our NEW fact sheet to learn more about the energy-efficient and environmental benefits of using natural gas in comparison to electricity.