Natural Gas
Installing natural gas pipes for your home’s energy needs is a smart, safe, economical, and environmentally friendly choice. In addition to being convenient and affordable, natural gas is also a “green” fuel that helps reduce the ecological damage caused by other fuels such as electricity or wood.
NATURAL GAS BENEFITS
1. Natural Gas is Inexpensive (in the U.S.)
Natural gas use is more economical than other fuels. If installing a new appliance or recreation-related system, you can choose natural gas during the initial design phase. If you are restoring, remodeling, or refurbishing, converting to natural gas will likely pay for itself quickly.
All of us are looking to save a little money, and one of the most attractive advantages of natural gas is its inexpensive power source. Although natural gas is an investment, it can pay off annually. Homeowners who use natural gas enjoy significant savings on electric bills and increased property values.
2. Natural Gas is Better for the Environment
Natural gas burns cleaner than electricity and other fuel sources such as coal and oil:
- Carbon dioxide (emissions are reduced)
- Sulfur dioxide (emissions are reduced)
- Nitrogen oxides (emissions are reduced)
- Mercury (emissions are eliminated)
These reductions lead to cleaner, less toxic air, and a safer food supply. Natural gas is a viable choice in combination with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
3. Natural Gas is Safe and Efficient
Using natural gas in a home or commercial environment is considered safe and efficient. When properly installed, natural gas pipelines are considered one of the safest forms of energy transportation in the United States. Services from local natural gas companies or utility companies are convenient and natural gas supply is consistently available.
If you are considering converting to natural gas but are concerned about safety, contact us today and we can discuss further to ease your mind.
4. Natural Gas is Plentiful and Versatile
Most of the natural gas consumed in the US is produced domestically, and it is a plentiful resource. There is enough natural gas to fuel domestic needs for the next 75 years and additional sources are being acquired yearly. The fact that it’s abundant and easily stored, means that it’s readily accessible, even during times when it’s not being produced. This means that prices are not as vulnerable to supply and demand shifts. Supply will remain constant through adverse weather conditions, or other influences which negatively affect other fuel sources.
Natural gas can be used in almost any setting, including:
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Transportation
Natural Gas Uses
Heating units and water heaters are two of the largest energy consumers in a household. Choosing natural gas for these appliances saves money and lowers the environmental impact. Natural gas is more accurate and keeps air temperatures just right.
When these advantages are combined with other natural gas applications – such as kitchen ranges, clothes dryers, indoor or outdoor grills, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and pool and spa heaters – the savings are significant and the global benefits are amazing.
Existing appliances operating using other fuels can often be easily replaced with natural gas ones. Additionally, natural gas can be used to power a standby generator or other alternative power source.
RP Gas Piping can provide information on the best way to convert electricity, as well as information on the tax credits that are available for converting wood-burning fireplaces to natural gas.
“Great experience from start to finish. Schedulers & other office personnel were helpful and Chris provided a timely bid and professional responsiveness throughout the project. Our fireplace conversion project is a great success – we love it.”Loni M.
Convert your Wood Burning Fireplace to Natural Gas!
A new program, MCFRP, is designed to reduce air pollution generated by wood-burning fireplaces thus providing residents with cleaner air. Options offered by the program:
Option 1: They will retrofit a wood-burning fireplace with an air pollution reduction device, at no charge to the homeowner.
Option 2: Provide a voucher for up to $2,000 for installing a natural gas log set and plumbing (if a home already has natural gas).
The Maricopa County Air Quality Program has specific boundaries for the pilot Fireplace Retrofit Program. You would be eligible to participate in the program if your home falls within the area where PM2.5 concentrations are at their highest levels. Check your eligibility below for this Program.
Discover the Power of Natural Gas!
If you are considering the switch from conventional power to natural gas, contact us today for a consultation and safety evaluation. We’re happy to help Arizona residents with all their natural gas needs!