Natural gas is available in many communities of Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Arizona. Yet some construction has not taken full advantage of this clean, efficient, cost-effective fuel source. Some businesses and homes were designed with electric heating equipment and appliances even when natural gas was available. If your property or business has natural gas available to the site you can still have the piping installed and receive the environmental benefits and lower utility bills. If natural gas is not an option at your home or place of business, then a propane storage tank and piping system can be installed.
In almost any setting, natural gas furnaces, water heaters, range tops and fireplaces can be installed or upgraded at any time after initial construction. The decision to convert from electricity to natural gas is as easy as 1-2-3. First, natural gas is the number one consumer energy choice for heating homes and businesses, so conversion would be considered an upgrade. That upgrade will translate to higher resale value.
Second, the conversion would pay for itself in a reasonable time through lower utility bills – as low as one-half to one-third of an electric bill. Natural gas has traditionally cost less to use than electricity because it costs utility companies less to produce. This savings is passed on to consumers. In addition, today’s superior appliances are specifically designed to operate at maximum efficiency, from water heaters that produce more hot water in a shorter period to clothes dryers that reclaim and reuse heat.
Third, many areas offer an energy rebate or tax credit to encourage consumers to transition to more energy-efficient systems with higher ratings, such as upgrading a wood burning fireplace to a natural gas fireplace. The nation’s long term energy strategy is focused on shifting consumer use to cleaner, domestically available fuels. And natural gas is a primary choice. Production, transportation and safety concerns are all lower with natural gas than with electricity.
To maximize the savings over time, increase property value, and possibly qualify for a rebate or tax incentive, add natural-gas burning appliances to a home or business. A qualified and licensed gas piping contractor, such as R P Gas Piping, can help you plan and install the new gas pipelines that will maximize benefits and meet local codes. More than that, you will have the peace of mind knowing that professional installation is the safest option for your family and clients.
Safe, clean, efficient, and lower cost, choosing natural gas over electricity is an easy decision.