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Why natural gas?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, here are just a few of the reasons home buyers prefer homes heated with natural gas:
- Natural gas is more economical
Gas can significantly cut your energy bills, depending on where you live and your energy usage. - Natural gas is efficient
Using gas directly for space heat, water heating, cooking, and drying decreases our region’s demand for electricity. - Natural gas is reliable and convenient
Gas is delivered directly to your home through underground piping and will not leave you stranded in inclement weather as electricity can. Using natural gas means no storage tanks, no running out, and no waiting for delivery as with oil and propane. - Natural gas is environmentally friendly
Clean-burning natural gas is the most efficient fossil fuel available and the least taxing on the environment.
Heating Your Home in Minnesota
| Energy Source | Space Heat Efficiency | Annual Energy Cost | Installation Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 95% Furnace | $470 | $13,000 | |
| Electric | 100% Furnace | $1,028 | $12,000 | |
| Propane | 95% Furnace | $1,323 | $13,000 | |
| Heat Pump (Air Source) | 150% Seasonal Efficiency | $685 | $14,000 | |
| Heat Pump (Ground Source) | 350% Seasonal Efficiency | $294 | $18,600 | *after tax credits |
Heating Your Home in North Dakota
| Energy Source | Space Heat Efficiency | Annual Energy Cost | Installation Costs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas | 95% Furnace | $383 | $13,000 | |
| Electric | 100% Furnace | $796 | $12,000 | |
| Propane | 95% Furnace | $1,030 | $13,000 | |
| Heat Pump (Air Source) | 160% Seasonal Efficiency | $598 | $14,000 | |
| Heat Pump (Ground Source) | 350% Seasonal Efficiency | $227 | $16,500 | *after tax credits |
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