Benefits of Natural Gas
Benefits of the Natural Gas Industry
Homes and businesses rely on natural gas to lower costs, enhance quality of life, and support local economies. Whether fueling stoves in nearby restaurants or providing energy for local manufacturers, natural gas is essential for residences and industries nationwide. Thanks to its reliability and affordability, natural gas is crucial in creating a sustainable energy future.Preferred Energy Choice For Homes And Businesses
More than 189 million Americans and 5.6 million businesses use natural gas.
One new residential customer signs up for natural gas service every minute, and approximately 80 businesses initiate natural gas service every day.*
Natural Gas Is Essential For Improving Our Environment
The natural gas industry has been a leader in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and is committed to meeting both energy demand and emissions targets.
Emissions from the natural gas distribution system have declined 70% since 1990 due to a combination of infrastructure upgrades, energy efficiency programs and investment in innovative new technologies.*
Natural Gas Is Reliable
Through natural disasters and extreme weather events, our underground delivery system provides customers with reliable energy.*
With more than 2 million miles of pipelines, natural gas is available when you need it most.
Natural Gas Is Affordable
Households that use natural gas directly for heating, cooking and clothes drying save an average of $1,132 per year compared with homes using electricity for those applications.*
In the U.S., natural gas is 3.3 times more affordable than electricity.*
Natural Gas Is Essential
Natural gas is an essential part of America's energy mix. It supplies nearly one-quarter of all the energy in the United States and essential to the operation of nearly every critical function and sector of the economy.
It also plays a critical role in many sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, hospitality and agriculture.*
Natural Gas Fuels America's Healthcare
The reliability and affordability of natural gas is critical to safeguard hospital operations during emergencies, including natural disasters. Hospitals engage in many energy-intensive activities such as medical and lab equipment use, sterilization, computer and server use, laundry, food service and refrigeration - all of which require a steady and reliable source of power 24 hours a day.
The U.S. healthcare sector consumes more than 271 billion cubic feet of natural gas each year, more than the annual consumption of 14 individual states.**