Compare Costs
We'll help you determine if switching to natural gas is right for you.Step 1
Enter the amount you pay per unit for each energy source that you use. If you don't know, use the baseline averages provided below.
Natural Gas
Propane
Electric
Heating Oil
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Step 2
Select your energy source for each household item below then answer the following question(s).
Home Heating
Calculation based on standard furnace heating a 2,500 sq/ft. home to an average temperature of 70F in Detroit, MIBTU rating of 95,000 (95% efficiency). Calculation assumes running the furnace 10 hours each day in season. 20 days x 10 hours= 200 hours/mo. Season= 6 mo. or 1200 hours
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Clothes Drying
Drying assumes using 33,000 BTUs at 1 hours’ time (ex Used: 4 loads/week) Efficiency conversion: Gas: 42,900 BTUs Electric: 33,000 BTUs
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Water Heating
Gas calculations below assume the use of a standard tank water heater with 50% eff rating. Calculations based on heating 1 gal of water starting at 60F to 120F= 720 BTUs/gal (includes 50% eff)
Water Heating assumes using 15 gal of hot water per shower
Water Heating assumes using 30 gal of hot water per bath
Water Heating assumes using 5 gal of hot water per dishwashing cycle
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Cooking
Cooking assumes using 23,000 BTUs at 1 hours' time
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Grilling
Grilling assumes using 35,000 BTUs at 1 hours' time
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