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5 Natural Gas Secrets

Secrets the Gas Utility Doesn't Want You to Know

Higher prices ... dangerous conditions ... lack of personal service. These are secrets the gas utility doesn't want you to know about. But we're here to tell you the TRUTH about gas heat - and why you should NOT switch! So, get ready to uncover the facts the gas company wants to keep under wraps - you'll discover why Oilheat should be your first choice and ONLY choice in savings, safety, security and more!

Secret #1: Converting To Gas Is Not Cheap.

Converting to gas heat can cost from $6,500 to $10,000¹. You must buy equipment, find a contractor, and pay installation costs that could include a chimney liner, an excess flow valve to guard against explosions, and landscaping if you need a new gas line. Money Magazine has stated that "the cost of converting would probably be higher than the savings you'd get."²

Secret #2: Natural Gas Is More Expensive Than Oilheat.

Oilheat has been less expensive than natural gas in New York State in 12 of the last 18 years.³

Secret #3: A Controversial Drilling Practice Is Used To Extract Natural Gas.

Natural gas prices could soar if the federal government restricts the controversial drilling method known as "hydrofracturing." Between 60% and 80% of new gas wells require hydrofracturing to operate cost-effectively, and the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the procedure in light of many complaints about drinking water contamination and health hazards.⁴

Secret #4: Natural Gas Is Not Environmentally Friendly.

Natural gas consists mostly of methane, which has 72 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide on a 20-year time horizon.⁵

Secret #5: Natural Gas Pipeline Leakage Contributes To Global Warming.

Approximately 90% of the energy produced as natural gas is delivered to consumers' natural gas appliances. The 10% of "losses" include natural gas lost from the pipeline system and consumption in transit⁶. That lost gas rises up high into the earth's atmosphere, acting as a major contributor to global warming.

There Is No Secret That Upgrading Your Oilheat Equipment Is The Way To Go!

If you are looking to save money on heating, the most cost-effective move is to upgrade to a high-efficiency Oilheat system, according to the Consumer Energy Council of America.

Your local New York City Oilheat dealer can install a modern, energy-efficient heating system that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 30%.

As an Oilheat customer (or prospective customer), you've already made the best choice for your home comfort. Local New York City Oilheat companies are usually small, family owned and operated businesses who respond to their customers' needs, unlike the large, often foreign-owned utilities who respond to stockholders and boards of directors. In addition, should anything go wrong with your Oilheat equipment, your local dealer provides prompt, 24-hour emergency service - but the gas utility won't come out unless there's a gas leak.

¹Boston Globe, Aug. 24, 2008; ²Money Magazine, 10/3/07; ³U.S. Dept. of Energy; ⁴U.S. Environmental Protection Agency press release, March 18, 2010; ⁵Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; ⁶American Gas Association