Natural Gas Facts

 

Natural gas is a combustible fossil fuel found in deep underground reservoirs of     porous rock. Natural gas is mostly comprised of methane but also contains small     amounts of ethane,   propane, pentane and butane gasses.

Natural gas is used extensively in commercial, residential and industrial applications. It is the dominant energy source for    home heating. Natural gas is also widely used by electric companies for power generation.

Natural gas is also used for water heating, cooking, air conditioning, cogeneration, and even powering vehicles. Natural gas   provides nearly 25 percent of the energy consumed in the United States and accounts for over 32 percent of the country's   energy production. In 1995, the American Gas Association reported that 53 percent of the nation's existing homes used   natural gas heat and roughly 65 percent of the new homes built also used natural gas heat. Based on a report by the   Potential Gas Committee of the Colorado School of Mines, total U.S. recoverable natural gas resources are 1,192 trillion   cubic feet, including the U.S. Department of Energy's estimate of 164 Tcf of proved reserves. This translates into more than   a 60-year supply at current production levels. Many energy experts believe the U.S. has several hundred years of natural   gas supply.

Natural gas is the smart choice for all your home energy needs from attractive outdoor lighting to heating, cooling and cooking     in your home. Natural gas is the cleanest-burning fossil fuel. It helps reduce air, water and land pollution. With natural gas,     there's no missed oil deliveries, messy storage tanks or the chance of a costly oil spill on your property. Homes with natural     gas heat and appliances sell faster when placed on the market. Ninety-seven percent of America's top chef's prefer cooking     with natural gas. Natural gas is highly efficient when compared to other fuels--saving you money.