Top 10
Reasons that Natural Gas is the Right Fuel…
CONVENIENCE … With Natural Gas, you’ll
never run out of fuel. Underground pipelines mean there is no
disruption of supply due to storms or power outages. Unlike other
heat sources that leave ashes and odors, natural gas is a clean
burning fuel. In addition, you’ll love the convenience that
natural gas adds to your home…from instant, cozy heat, to
precision cooking, and nice long showers.
VERSATILITY… Natural Gas can do more
than heat your home. It can be used for water heating, clothes
drying, cooking and mood-setting fireplaces. It can also be used
outdoors for barbequing, gas lighting, and even to heat your swimming
pool and hot-tub. It is popular not only as a residential fuel
source, but also as fuel for commercial and industrial businesses,
electric power generation and transportation.
SAVINGS … Natural Gas can save you money.
The cost of running appliances with gas vs. electricity is still
the best energy buy. Natural Gas appliances are virtually maintenance-free
and that means additional savings to your family. Historically,
Natural Gas has enjoyed more stable process than oil. As a regulated
utility, SEMCO Energy does not mark up the cost of your Natural
Gas. We pay the same price for gas as you do, so you’re
getting your fuel “at cost”. You actually only pay
for the services associated with delivering gas to your home or
business, and for the amount of gas you use.
SAFETY … Natural Gas is one of the world’s
safest sources of energy used by millions of American’s
to heat their homes and businesses. More U.S. homes heat with
Natural Gas than all other fuel types combined. (1) In addition,
Natural Gas contains no toxic poisonous ingredients that can be
absorbed into the blood when inhaled. When taken from the ground,
Natural Gas is odorless. A harmless pungent odor is added as a
safety precaution. The odor is so powerful that you can smell
even the smallest quantity of gas in the event of a leak.
CONSISTENT, RELIABLE SUPPLY … Natural
Gas is transported by (travels through) an underground pipeline.
It’s always there when you need it and you never have to
worry about running out of fuel, or arranging for deliveries.
Many Natural Gas appliances will operate during a power outage
so you can still stay warm, have hot water and eat well.
FUTURE POSSIBILITIES … Once your home
is connected to Natural Gas, it’s easy to convert appliances
or add additional gas products later on:
Outside for your barbeque, pool heater and gas lights …
In the basement for your water heater and clothes dryer …
In the kitchen for your range and / or cook-top …
In the den and living room for your natural gas fireplace
…
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS … Natural Gas
is the cleanest burning fossil fuel, so it is more environmentally
friendly than fuel oil. By using Natural Gas instead of electricity,
you can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, acid rain, smog
and water pollution. In fact, the electricity industry generates
approximately 19 percent of its power using Natural Gas as a fuel
instead of coal. When Natural Gas burns, virtually no harmful
pollutants are produced.
ABUNDANT DOMESTIC PRODUCTION … International
supply issues will never stand in the way of heating your home.
There is a secure supply of Natural Gas in North America.
EASIER, MORE AFFORDABLE MAINTENANCE …
Clean burning Natural Gas heating equipment means less maintenance
and repairs over the years.
INCREASED RESALE VALUE OF YOUR HOME …
Adding Natural Gas heating, a fireplace and other appliances to
your home, farm or cottage will pay dividends down the road.
