Fall Back into Comfort: An Extra Hour with Natural Gas
It’s almost that time of year to turn the clocks back. On November 1, daylight savings time will come to an end, giving us the rare treat of an extra hour in the day. Many people use it to sleep in, take time to make a big Sunday breakfast, or squeeze in just one more episode of their favorite show. But the time change brings something else as well: earlier sunsets and the feeling that cold weather is on its way.
As we begin to settle into shorter days and chillier evenings, reliable energy becomes more important than ever. Eighty-three percent of adults who use natural gas in their homes rely on it to keep their families warm during the winter. Natural gas systems are designed to be resilient with underground pipeline infrastructure that is shielded from many major disruptive events. Even on the coldest day of the year, the natural gas system delivers three times more energy than the electric system delivers on the hottest day of the year.
The reliability of natural gas also supports many moments we associate with this time of year. It’s the warm house you step into after coming in from a chilly day, the hot dinner you cooked on the stove as the sun goes down and the relaxation of settling in on your couch for a cozy night at home. As we shift our routines indoors and turn on the heat, having natural gas available helps achieve everyday comfort with ease. The clock may change overnight, but the need for dependable energy is what families can count on throughout the season.
Staying cozy is even better when it doesn’t break the bank. Natural gas is 3.5 times more affordable than electricity for the same amount of energy delivered. Those savings can add up across everyday activities that make a house feel like home. In fact, households using natural gas for heating, cooking and clothes drying save an average of $1,030 per year compared to homes using electricity for those applications. That means you can spend more time indoors knowing natural gas is making the household budget stretch a little further during the colder months.
So, remember, when the clocks fall back this November, think of it as the official start to cozy weather. Put your favorite comfort food on the stove and snuggle up on the coach with the heat just as you like it and remember about how natural gas is helping you enjoy that bonus hour that much more.