Why Natural Gas? an article by Todd Mahovlich.
Natural gas is better for your pocketbook.
There are real benefits to using natural gas for your home heating and your appliances. With the recent drop in the price of natural gas announced by Fortic BC, natural gas continues to be the most cost effective choice now and into the future.
A natural gas-fueled furnace is cheaper to run because natural gas is generally less expensive than electricity. That’s true even in British Columbia where we enjoy relatively cheap hydro-electricity.
Gas units are more powerful and can heat the home more quickly than electric units. Natural gas furnaces deliver heat up to 14° C warmer. A high-efficiency natural gas furnace and cooling system can save you upwards to $1,200 a year in operating costs. And, natural gas hot water heaters will heat water twice as fast as electric water heaters. Now that’s efficiency!
If you have the privilege of using natural gas appliances (or decide to convert to natural gas), there are even more benefits to be had. Natural gas appliances are generally faster and use less energy than electric appliances. Your natural gas dryer will dry your clothes faster than electric dryers.
And then there are financial incentives on top of that. Check out Fortis BC’s rebates and offers to find out what you are eligible for when you purchase new natural gas appliances.
Natural gas is better for the environment.
Ninety percent of the natural gas that enters the pipeline reaches you, the consumer. Only ten percent of the energy is lost in the process. That compares well to electricity where approximately thirty percent of the energy used to generate electricity actually reaches your home. Much of the electrical energy is lost in transmission and distribution.
Natural gas burns cleaner than other fossil fuels and produces far less CO2. While there is some debate on the risks associated with methane, which is a potent greenhouse gas in itself, (natural gas is almost entirely methane), Fortis BC is committed to environmental practices such as cooling the gas down to turn it into a liquid for shipping, and to a partnership with the community to create renewable natural gas. Fortis BC has been designated as carbon neutral in BC by Offsetters.
Watch this video to learn more!
Natural gas is good for the economy.
What is good for the environment is almost always makes sense economically. Technological advances uncovered a vast reservoir of natural gas in Northern BC – an estimated 300 trillion cubic feet, or enough to fuel the industry for the next 100 years. That will translate in thousands of new jobs according to industry experts
See “B.C.’s multibillion-dollar path to an energy powerhouse”.
Natural gas for home heating and appliances reduces our impact on the environment without sacrificing comfort or style. Triple Crown is proud to partner with Fortis BC to bring you a better lifestyle and cleaner environment.
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