Up to 85 percent of the natural gas used in America is produced from wells right here
at home? More than 95,000 miles of refined product pipeline crisscrosses the nation,
bringing natural gas from the well-head to you - so much pipeline, it can take upwards of
three weeks for it to travel from a refinery in Houston to a distribution center near
New York City.
Supply and Demand
The available natural gas supply and the demands on that supply - particularly due to
seasonal needs - have direct impact on your bill. When surpluses are high, it's a good time
to lock in a more competitive rate.
Drop in the Bucket?
A hot water faucet leaking one drop per second wastes
160 gallons of hot water a year!
Money to Burn?
Fireplaces account for 14% of a typical home's heat loss.
Bright Ideas
Even better, use compact fluorescent light bulbs. They cost more than old fashioned light bulbs, but can use 75% less electricity and last longer. One compact fluorescent bulb can save you several times its cost in electricity.
Cooling Off
Turn off the AC when you leave for the day. Contrary to popular belief, this method uses less electricity than having the AC constantly maintain a cool temperature! Your savings can easily pay for the cost of a thermostat (as little as $50) in the first year by varying the temperature just a few degrees at night or when you're away. Just think of the savings over 5 or 10 years!