2011 IBR adjustment
Minnesota
Gas is Better
Natuarl gas flameNatural gas has long been one of the most popular fuels available for your home, providing more comfort and savings for heating, water heating, cooking and clothes drying.

As the focus on energy efficiency and the environment grows stronger, it feels better than ever to know you're making informed decisions about the appliances you use in your home.

Next to other fuels, natural gas has always looked good. Now it looks even better.

 Savings
Natural gas costs about half as much as other fuels. See a comparison.
 
 Natural gas prices

June 2011

Last Month

June 2010

$ 0.73

$  0.75

$ 0.62

Note that beginning July 1, 2010 your monthly bill will be based on our new Inverted Block Rate structure.

 

Learn about natural gas pricing, availability and other factors affecting your natural gas bill.

 

Compare operating costs
You can use our convenient operating cost calculator to see how you could benefit from choosing natural gas versus electricity for the following appliances:

  • Water heater
  • Furnace
  • Range
  • Clothes dryer

You'll also see a cost comparison for a standard versus high efficiency natural gas furnace.

 

Also, learn about rebates for installing a high-efficiency natural gas furnace or water heater.

 Comfort

Choose natural gas appliances  for more comfort.


Say 'no' to cold showers

Water heats two to three times faster with a natural gas water heater versus electric, so there’s less chance of running out of hot water at peak-use times.


Stay warm

Natural gas furnaces deliver air at a comfortable 120 to 125 degrees, versus electric air-source heat pumps, which deliver air lower than body temperature at a cool 90 to 100 degrees.


Cook better
Precision control, efficiency and speed, make natural gas your not-so-secret ingredient to a perfect family meal. It's the chef's choice!


Build Wiser
For a list of Build Wiser quality builders who are committed to natural gas products, click here.

 Environment

Did you know that a home that uses natural gas for heating, water heating, clothes drying and cooking leaves about half the carbon footprint of an all-electric home?

 

In fact, high-efficiency natural gas furnaces are more environmentally friendly than even geothermal heat pumps because they require electricity to operate. Learn more about the environmental impact of geothermal heat pumps with our NEW fact sheet. You can also calculate the savings for yourself with our geothermal calculator.

 

Before purchasing and installing a heat pump, learn the facts behind electric air-source heat pumps.

 

Also, view a side-by-side comparison between natural gas and electricity and discover why natural gas is the better choice for energy-efficiency and the environment.