Con Edison: products and programs - natural gas

natural gas — the right choice

Choosing clean, efficient energy is one of the most important decisions that you can make for your home or business. You'll have peace of mind knowing that you made the right choice. Natural gas is the right choice. It's a better fuel source for your home, business, and the environment.

Right for the Environment
Natural gas has fewer emissions of sulfur, carbon, and nitrogen than oil or coal, and it leaves almost no ash particles after burning. The use of natural gas can help to reduce smog, acid rain and greenhouse gas emissions.

Comparison of Air Pollution From Fossil Fuels
(Pounds of emission per billion BTU of energy consumed)

	Natural Gas	Oil	Coal

Carbon Dioxide	115,000	165,000	210,000
Nitrogen Dioxide	100	330	834
Sulfur Dioxide	0.6	1,000	1,700
Particulates	5	83	3,100

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; American Gas Association

American Made
Nearly 85 percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S. is produced domestically. From power plants to manufacturers, restaurants to hospitals, retailers to office buildings, natural gas fuels our economy.

Always On
Whether you use natural gas to heat or cool your residence or business, you can be assured that natural gas will be there when you need it. Natural gas is piped safely and directly into your home or building through Con Edison's well-maintained gas delivery system. And because gas heating systems require minimal service, you'll spend less time waiting for repairs and have more time to enjoy what matters most to you in life.

Find out more about the advantages of natural gas for your home, multi-residential property (5 to 25 apartments), or business.

Contact us, or call 1-800-643-1289 to upgrade now to natural gas. Con Edison's sales representatives will help you take the first step toward the right fuel choice.

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