College Football Season Runs on More Than Team Spirit
Whether you are counting down to the Iron Bowl, Army-Navy or Michigan v Ohio State game, college football season is built on traditions that bring communities together. From tailgating in parking lots and packing tight into sports bars to sold-out stadiums and watch parties at home, game day is about more than what happens on the field. Behind many of those traditions is natural gas, a reliable energy source working quietly to make sure everything runs smoothly.
The prep before a college football game must be impeccable. Grills are fired up, restaurants begin setting up for crowds, hotels are welcoming visiting fans and campuses start to buzz with alumni. A resilient energy system is essential to the operation of nearly every critical function; that includes college campuses and football fields. Natural gas helps support many of the services that make those experiences possible through cooking, hot water, heating and campus operations.
Universities across the country rely on sophisticated energy systems to support residence halls, academic buildings, athletic facilities and the infrastructure surrounding the college’s football season. One such example is found at Texas A&M University where a natural gas-fired combined heat and power system helps provide electricity, heating and cooling for a significant portion of campus operation while enhancing reliability and efficiency.
Safety is equally important. Natural gas utilities in the United States invest $37 billion each year in enhancing the safety of natural gas distribution and transmission systems. The infrastructure modernization and system monitoring help make sure natural gas is delivered safely and reliably. Natural gas handles the safety off the field, so you can focus on the unforgettable safety plays on the field.
The trust that fans have for players to make the right play, tackle, or catch is the confidence consumers can have with the natural gas system. Today, more than 189 million Americans and 5.8 million businesses use natural gas because it is affordable, reliable, safe and essential to improving the environment. For fans, players and customers that means onefewer thing to worry about and more time to enjoy being in the moment.
So, while fans debate rankings, celebrate upsets and cheer on their favorite team, natural gas will continue doing what it does best by supporting the restaurants, businesses, campuses and communities that make college football season a favorite tradition. The rivalries may take center stage throughout the season, but reliable and safe natural gas service helps make each game day possible.