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Switching From Electric to Natural Gas?

When compared with other fuels, natural gas is usually the most economical choice. Replacing your electric appliances with natural gas may result in big savings on your energy bill.

  Average Annual
Electric Cost
Average Annual
Natural Gas Cost
Annual Savings*
Furnace $3,044 $1,468 $1,577
Water Heater $918 $441 $477
Clothes Dryer $117 $26 $84
Range $85 $26 $61

* Actual savings will vary based on weather, equipment efficiencies, lifestyle, habits and other factors.

Assumptions

  1. Based on average year-round residential customer.
  2. Based on actual 2009 WPS Gas and WPS Standard Electric Rates (Rg-1).
  3. Based on average usage of a household size of four.
  4. Water Temperature 125 degrees, Furnace set at 70 degrees.
  5. Average equipment efficiencies: 95% Furnace, 63% Water Heater.

Why Most Customers Choose Natural Gas

Natural gas is one of the most versatile, dependable sources of energy available to today's homeowners. Find out more about the benefits of natural gas.