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Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in the midcontinent region. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.3tecenergy.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in Texas. Products and services are sold to the Fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.abraxaspetroleum.com
An investor owned natural gas distributor, with gas and oil exploration and production subsidiaries.
www.alagasco.com
Provider of electric energy generation services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.alleghenyenergysupply.com
Worldwide energy services company that includes utility operations and power generation in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa. Alliant provides electric, natural gas, water and steam energy, as well as international operations and consultin...
www.alliantenergy.com
Supplier of natural gas and related services, including moving gas from the wellhead to the consumer.
www.altagas.ca
Provider of petroleum product storage and pipeline services. The company also distributes batteries, filters and chemicals, and operates fuel stations.
www.anderesoil.com
Provider of oil and gas services including development, production, gathering, processing and marketing of natural gas and crude oil. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.apachecorp.com
Provider of natural gas and electricity services. Products and services are sold to the Energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.aquila.com
Provider of offshore drilling services. Products and services are sold to the oil and gas industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.atwd.com
Provider of subsurface data acquisition services for oil and gas wells. Products and services are sold to the petroleum industry. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.bakerhughes.com
Provider of consulting services for oil & gas facilities, compressors and gas processing. The company also provides design and licensing for the acid gas absorption process that disposes of amine plant acid gas by absorbing the acid gas in water...
www.beardengineering.com
Provider of 3-D Full Tensor Gradient (FTG) survey services for the oil/gas industry. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.bellgeo.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services using 3-D seismic technology. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.bexp3d.com
Provider of oil and gas pressure pumping services, including stimulation, cementing, commissioning, and leak detection. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in crude oil production chemicals. This company was capitaliz...
www.bjservices.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in the Energy industry. Products and services are sold to the Fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.blue-dolphin.com
Provider of energy services, including electricity and natural gas, serving companies and residences with energy supplies and telecommunication services.
bmarkenergy.com
Provider of oil pipeline services. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.bpamoco.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.br-inc.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production, water drilling and land lease holding services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.brninc.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.bry.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.cabotog.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to the Fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.callon.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to the Fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.calpine.com
Propane, and related equipment, supplier for northern California and western Nevada.
www.campora.com
Provider of natural gas services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.castlepower.com
Energy company in the UK that trades as British Gas in England and Wales and as Scottish Gas in Scotland.
www.centrica.co.uk
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in Kazakhstan. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.chaparralresources.com
Provider of offshore oil/gas recovery services. The drilling is done in the Gulf of Mexico. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.chilesoffshore.com
Producer and provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.chkenergy.com
Providing natural gas, water, wastewater collection & treatment, and electric streetlighting services to Richmond, Virginia.
www.ci.richmond.va.us
Provider of electric distribution services. The company produces the electricity through its coal fired power plants, and is also involved in natural gas distribution services. Services are provided to Central Illinois.
www.cilco.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.claytonwilliams.com
Provider of gas exploration services and gas/electric utility services. The company also builds and operates the storage, pipeline systems, power plants, power lines and distribution companies for their related services. Products and services ar...
www.cmsenergy.com
Provider of natural gas distribution services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.cngcorp.com
A non-profit trade association made up of individuals and companies engaged in the development of coalbed methane resources in Alabama
www.coalbed.com
Headquartered in Pennsylvania and part of Columbia Energy Group. The company is engaged in all phases of the natural gas business.
www.columbiagaspamd.com
Provider of oil services. Services are provided to both wholesale and commercial customers. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.conectiv.com
Provider of oil/natural gas services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.contourenergy.com
Provider of natural gas distribution services. Services are sold to energy and gas wholesalers.
www.coral-energy.com
Provider of petroleum reservoir rock and fluid analysis, air toxics and dioxin testing and reservoir production management services. Services are for maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from new and existing oil and gas fields. Subsidiary/holding co...
www.corelab.com
Provider of analytical and testing services for oil, fuel, grease and antifreeze. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.ctclink.com
Provider of offshore drilling services. Products and services are sold to oil industry.
www.deepwater.com
Denver energy company involved in all aspects of gathering, processing, transporting, marketing and storage of natural gas, as well as the fractionation, transportation, marketing and trading of natural gas liquids (NGLs).
www.defieldservices.com
Provider of transmission, distribution and delivery services of electricity and natural gas.
www.delmarva.com
Provider of independent exploration and production of oil and gas. Parent/holding company with units that provide similar services. Products and services are sold to petrochemical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.denbury.com
Provider of oil and gas production, development and property acquisition services. Products and services are sold to the petrochemical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.devxenergy.com
Provider of natural gas services. This company is a joint venture between Phillips Petroleum Co. and Duke Energy Co. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.duke-energy.com
Provider of electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and cable-TV service.
www.eastonutilities.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.edgepet.com
Provider of oil and gas production and delivery services. Products and services are sold to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.eogresources.com
Provider of oil and gas services. Products and services are sold to the Energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.eplweb.com
Provider of oil and gas services and operator and purchaser of oil and gas properties. Products and services are sold to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.excoresources.com
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Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in Nevada. Also a producer of asphalt. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.foreland.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration, development and production services in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming and Canada. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private ...
www.forestoil.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.fxenergy.com
Provider of geophysical services including the gathering, processing and interpretation of seismic data. Developer of seismic modeling and seismic processing software. The software runs on IBM PC and compatible computers. Products and services a...
www.geotrace.com
Provider of offshore contract drilling services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.glm.com
Provider of diving and underwater welding services for pipeline and platform installation and salvaging services for the oil and gas industry. Also a provider of related underwater services for the nuclear industry.
www.globalind.com
Provider of natural gas utility distribution services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.greeleygas.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services in the Louisiana Gulf Coast area. Products and services are sold to the Fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.gulfportenergy.com
Provider of contract onshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.
www.gwdrilling.com
Manufacturer of oilfield equipment and provider of oilfield services. Products include oilfield logging, pumping and perforating equipment. Services include exploration, development, drill stem and production testing, oilfield logging, oilfield ...
www.halliburton.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Company is also involved in the development, aquisition and production of oil and gas properties. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.hallwoodenergy.com
A municipally-owned utility providing natural gas and electric service to Holyoke and Southhampton, New York.
www.hged.com
Provider of onshore and offshore natural gas and oil exploration services. Products and services are sold to the oil and gas industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.houstonexploration.com
Provider of oil and natural gas drilling services. This company is a joint venture between Emerson Electric Co. and General Signal, Inc.
www.hpinc.com
Energy delivery company serving natural gas and electricity customers across Illinois.
www.illinova.com
Provider of gas utility services. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.indiana-gas.com
Provider of oil processing technology services to process used oil into base oils. Once processed, the oil can be sold as base oils or industrial fields and diesels. The by-products can be used in asphalt products. Parent/holding company of a hi...
www.interlineresources.com
Provider of oil and gas well services. Products and services are sold to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.keyenergy.com
Supplier of natural gas to gas companies and combined power plants.
www.kogas.or.kr
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.ldng.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.magnumhunter.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.magpet.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.mariner-energy.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in Texas and Oklahoma. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.maynardoil.com
Provider of operation and maintenance specialty services at on-site locations. Services are provided primarily to government agencies, and to the oil/gas industry. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.mbakercorp.com
MDU Resources includes natural gas and oil production, natural gas pipelines and energy services, construction materials and mining, construction services, and electric and natural gas utilities.
www.mdu.com
Provide residential & commercial heating oils, natural gas distribution, electricity marketing and consulting services.
www.metroenergy.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services in southwestern Alabama, central Mississippi, northeastern Louisiana, the onshore Gulf Coast region of Texas and Louisiana and the Michigan Basin. Products and services are sold to the oil industry. T...
www.mexp.com
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Provider of oil/gas exploration and energy resource development services. Resources include liquefied petroleum gas and other carbon products and materials. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.micusa.com
Energy company formed by the merger of CalEnergy Company, Inc. and MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company in March 1999. Its three subsidiary companies, MidAmerican Energy, Northern Electric and Gas, and CalEnergy, provide generation, distribution,...
www.midamerican.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in the Appalachian region. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.millerpetroleum.com
serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Middle Tennessee Area; its mission is to provide natural gas service at competitive rates in a safe, environmentally clean and efficient manner.
www.mtng.com
Utility company providing natural gas and drinking water to the metro Omaha area.
www.mudomaha.com
Provider of oil/gas drilling services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit in the energy industry.
www.nabors.com
Online communities for petroleum, natural gas, electricity, propane and energy related industries, stressing information exchange and efficient use of resources.
www.naturalgas.com
Provide sale and transportation of natural gas and propane, and related services.
www.ncng.com
Trading and wholesale natural gas companies need to accurately measure and forecast cash flow.
www.newenergyassoc.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services in the Gulf of Mexico. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.newfld.com
Producer of oil and natural gas exploration and production services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.newstarresources.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration, development and production services. Services provided to public utilities. Services provided to public utilities.
www.northcoastenergy.com
The company is primarily engaged in the exploration for and the acquisition, exploitation, development and production of crude oil and natural gas. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.nuevoenergy.com
Provider of oil exploration services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in the Energy industry. Products and services are sold to the petroleum and natural gas industries.
www.oceanenergy.com
A subsidiary of Consolidated Edison Inc., distributing natural gas and electricity to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
www.oru.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and production services Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units involved in chemicals, plastics and other areas of technology.
www.oxy.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.parallel-petro.com
Provider of oil drilling services. Parent/holding company of high-tech units involved in the production, rental, and testing of oil drilling equipment. Products and services are sold to the oil and energy industries.
www.parkerdrilling.com
Provider of onshore contract drilling for oil and natural gas companies.
www.patenergy.com
Provider of oil, natural gas and other energy related services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.patinaoil.com
Provider of gas services. Services are provided to consumers and businesses. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.peoplesgas.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration, development and production services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.petd.com
Petro-Canada is one of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, operating in both the upstream and the downstream sectors of the industry in Canada and internationally.
www.petro-canada.ca
Provider of oil field services. Products and services are sold to the energy, oil and gas industries.
www.pgs.com
Supplier of energy services, including the transportation of natural gas, both firm and interruptible.
www.pgt.net
Supplier of natural gas to residential and business customers aiming to support the development of combined heat and power, air conditioning and natural gas vehicles.
www.phoenix-natural-gas.com
Provider of oil and natural gas services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by venture capital.
www.pioneernrc.com
Provider of natural gas and crude acquisition, exploitation, development, exploration and production services. Midstream, the company provides marketing, gathering, transportation, terminalling and storage services for curde oil. Products and se...
www.plainsresources.com
Provider of crude oil and natural gas exploration, acquisition, development and production services. Provider of oilfield services such as supplying completion rigs, offering trucking and renting pumps, tanks and other equipment. Products and se...
www.primaenergy.com
Natural gas exploration company using 3-D seismic and computer-aided technologies. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.pyrenergy.com
Provider of natural gas and crude oil property acquisition, exploration, recovery, and development services. Products and services are sold to the petrochemical industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.qrinc.com
Provider of oil production equipment testing and inspection services. Also a provider of related product rental and leasing services. Products rented include tubing, drillpipe, choke manifolds, gate valves, and retrieving tools. Services are pro...
www.quailtools.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration and gas transportation services. Parent/holding company with high-tech operating units involved in the provision of natural gas utility and transportation services. This company was capitalized by private inve...
www.questar.com
Provider of natural gas distribution, gathering, marketing, transmission and wholesale electric services. Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in providing Internet services. This company was capitalized by private inv...
www.reliantenergy.com
Provider of petroleum research, development, consulting and applications software programming services. Developer of petroleum management software. The software is IBM PC compatible. Products and services are sold to petroleum industry.
www.resnet.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration, drilling and recovery services. Products and services are sold to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.sevenseaspetro.com
SJI's natural gas utility subsidiary, South Jersey Gas, saw customer growth rise sharply in the first quarter.
www.sjindustries.com
Provider of energy distribution. Services are provided to utilities and industrial companies. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.southernco.com
Supplier of natural gas for residential, commercial and industrial customers in southern New Jersey.
www.southjerseygas.com
Provider of exploration and recovery services involving oil and gas. Services include discovery, testing and production of natural resources. Services are provided to oil and gas companies.
www.stmaryland.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.swiftenergy.com
Provider of natural gas into synthetic liquid oil conversion services. The company licenses the process to other companies for gas-to-liquid plant operations. Products and services are sold to the oil and gas industry. This company was capitaliz...
www.syntroleum.com
Producer of methane gas from coal seams. Services are provided to consumers and businesses. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.tecoenergy.com
Provider of oil and natural gas exploration, production, pipeline construction, recovery and transportation. Services are provided in the states of Kansas and Tennessee. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.tengasco.com
Provider of oil and gas logistics and production services. Products and services are sold to energy industry.
www.tesoropetroleum.com
Provider of oil and gas acquisition, development and production services. Services are provided to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.texoil.com
Provider of oil and gas exploration services utilizing 3-D seismic and computer-aided exploration technology to develop oil and natural gas reserves primarily in the Gulf Coast region of South Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Products and services...
www.tmrc.com
Provider of oil and gas production and related services. Products and services are sold to the energy industry.
www.tombrown.com
Provider of natural gas distribution services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.transla.com
Provider of chemical and petroleum transportation and consulting services. Products and services are sold to the petroleum and chemical industries.
www.trimac.com
Ultrapar Participacoes SA introduced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for home cooking in Brazil.
www.ultra.com.br
Provider of natural gas and crude oil services exploration, production and well drilling services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.unitcorp.com
Provider of gas utility distribution services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries. This company was capitalized by corporate investment.
www.unitedcitiesgas.com
Producer of oil and gas power generation energy resources, chemical fertilizers and specialty minerals and developer of energy projects. Parent/holding company with units that produce graphite. This company was capitalized by corporate investmen...
www.unocal.com
Provider of natural gas and crude oil acquisitons, exploration, development and production services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.vaalco.com
Washington Gas will still be your local gas utility, delivering natural gas to your home, reading your meter, responding around-the-clock to any gas emergency and maintaining company-owned pipelines.
www.washgas.com
Parent/holding company with a high-tech operating unit involved in home and business security; and a provider of energy services including electricity and natural gas. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.westarenergy.com
Provider of oil/gas exploration services. Products and services are sold to the fuel industry. This company was capitalized by private investment and venture capital.
www.westportresourcescorp.com
Provider of crude oil and natural gas services. Products and services are sold to multiple industries.
www.wiseroil.com
Provider of oil and gas development, exploration and operation services focusing on long-lived producing properties. Products and services are sold to the energy industry. This company was capitalized by private investment.
www.xtoenergy.com
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Natural gas utilities provide a clean and reliable form of energy for businesses like yours. Additionally, rates from natural gas utility companies are often relatively inexpensive. But there are ways you can cut your bill even further.
Making the most of natural gas utilities is relatively easy. In order to start saving money, all you have to do is seek out information about programs from your natural gas supplier that:
1. Offer promotions for converting to a natural gas supply or purchasing appliances that run on natural gas;
2. Detail ways to reduce your gas company bill by conserving energy;
3. And keep your natural gas appliances running as efficiently as possible.
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Take advantage of promotions from natural gas suppliers
Natural gas utilities offer all sorts of promotions to encourage the use of natural gas. Also, check with your local gas companies to see if they offer rebates for purchasing new appliances that run on natural gas. Finally, if you're not on natural gas yet, some fuel companies offer valuable incentives for converting to natural gas.
I recommend: Virginia Natural Gas gives its customers a $1,000 rebate for converting from electric heating systems to natural gas heating systems. Energy Services of Pensacola offers excellent incentives, including $1,000 for installing a tankless water heater, $400 for upgrading to natural gas heating and $100 for replacing propane appliances with natural gas appliances.
Use tips from gas companies to conserve energy
Most natural gas companies are eager to educate their customers on ways to reduce their energy consumption and cut their bills. Many of the energy-saving tips can be accomplished at little or no cost.
I recommend: On the website for Gas South, you will find dozens of simple ways you can cut your natural gas usage and save money on your bill. Ideas include installing a programmable thermostat, covering bare floors and adjusting the settings on appliances such as dishwashers. New Jersey Resources, also known as New Jersey Natural Gas, boasts that its conservation tips can save the average customer more than $300 a year on his or her bill.
Team up with natural gas companies that offer maintenance programs
Another great way to save money is to make sure that your appliances are running properly. Routine maintenance and inspections from natural gas companies and private repair services can catch problems before they start to add up on your bill.
I recommend: The Laclede Gas Company will service all your natural gas appliances. Service calls include inspections, cleanings and repairs. Washington Natural Gas is a private company that offers inspections, tune-ups and preseason inspections of natural gas appliances.
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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Most natural gas suppliers will visit your location and perform an energy audit to help you conserve. This can be especially beneficial if your business has a lot of appliances that run on natural gas.
Natural gas suppliers number 8,000 in the United States. Natural gas utility companies supply energy to 60 million homes, 72% of U.S. restaurants and for many other industrial, medical and manufacturing uses.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Committee and other government agencies regulate natural gas utility companies. A gas utility frequently is partnered with an electric or oil utility because natural gas is needed to produce electricity or oil. It is predicted that consumption of natural gas will rise 67% in the next 20 years.
1. Natural gas is considered the clean and green fuel.
2. A natural gas utility often partners with other utilities such as electricity or oil and will help you convert to gas.
3. There are gas companies that allow you to choose your own gas supplier.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Elevate your knowledge of natural gas suppliers to U.S. consumers
Using natural gas as an energy resource is only about 50 years old. At one time, it was considered a useless by-product of oil production. Today it covers 22% of U.S. energy consumption.
I recommend: El Paso Corporation is one of the largest suppliers of natural gas in the United States, transporting 25% of the nation's natural gas. Natural gas utilities often are partnered with other energy resources such as electricity and oil. Energy API, a national trade association for fuels, keeps on top of rulings, policy changes and energy safety.
Conserve energy through gas companies
Many, if not all, utilities are looking for ways to conserve energy. Sometimes, companies give you a choice of electricity or gas. Others will help you convert to gas.
I recommend: Vectren Corporation is a supplier and a distributor of natural gas or electricity to Indiana and Ohio residents. National Grid, serving the Northeast region, has a conversion program for homeowners who want to switch to using natural gas utilities.
Let a natural gas supplier compete for your business
Some gas companies have programs where consumers can choose their gas supplier. This increases competition in pricing, which can only benefit the consumer.
I recommend: Michigan Gas Utilities offers its customers a choice in gas suppliers, although MGU would continue to deliver the gas, if required. Nicor offers a similar program for its customers. The gas company provides competition among suppliers which helps its customers.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Non-profits can work with energy consultants and make price arrangements with natural gas suppliers.
Converting to natural gas utilities is a great way to become more energy efficient, save your business money and reduce your company's dependence on foreign oil. The first step is to make sure natural gas service is available at your place of business. Once that's done, a phone call to the gas company will begin the conversion process.
Working with natural gas utilities to set up service is relatively simple. Natural gas suppliers go out of their way to make the process as easy as possible. But before you switch to a natural gas supply, you should know:
1. The basics of converting to a natural gas supplier;
2. How to avoid seasonal highs and lows in your fuel company bill;
3. And how to recognize a leak in your natural gas supply.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Convert to natural gas utilities
Natural gas utility companies entice new customers by making the conversion process inexpensive and simple. Assuming natural gas service is available at your business location, a crew will install a service line, install your new natural gas equipment, inspect the equipment and activate the service.
I recommend: The conversion process is clearly explained at WGL Holdings, also known as Washington Gas. Washington Gas serves the Washington, D.C., area. Detailed information on conversion is also available from NW Natural, one of the natural gas utility companies serving Oregon and Washington state.
Sign up for budget billing from gas companies
Once you've converted to natural gas service, you may want consider setting up budget billing. Under budget billing plans, the natural gas utilities estimate how much product a customer will use for the entire year. That amount is divided by 12, and a customer is billed the same amount every month, avoiding high fuel bills in the winter.
I recommend: Natural gas companies such as Corning Natural Gas and New England Gas Company detail their budget billing plans on their websites.
Get safety information from natural gas utilities
Overall, natural gas companies have an excellent safety record, but you should still know some basic safety information in case of a leak. Leaking natural gas will smell like rotten eggs, and you may hear a hissing sound. If you suspect a leak, you should call 911 immediately.
I recommend: The websites of many natural gas suppliers, such as ONEOK, contain a list of what to do and not to do if you suspect a natural gas leak. The ONEOK website also lists relevant emergency numbers for gas companies. Virginia Natural Gas details exactly what you should do in case of an indoor or outdoor leak.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Many gas companies offer rebates on new natural gas equipment to make the conversion process less expensive.
The realm of natural gas utilities has a language all its own. In today's world, when we are considering what fuels to use, we also take into account what effects they will have on our planet. Issues such as carbon mitigation and Global Climate Change have moved into the forefront of our thinking. It's helpful to have a guide to lead you through the field of terms that have claimed a place in the global discussion of energy resources.
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Deregulation
Natural gas deregulation occurs when the government loosens its restrictions on the activities of private companies that deal with natural gas distribution. Deregulation creates healthy competition between companies, gives natural gas customers more options, and lowers the price of this utility.
I recommend: Find out how deregulation of the natural gas market is advantageous to its customers at the U.S. Department of Energy.
Carbon mitigation
The desired result of carbon mitigation is to decrease the amount of harmful pollution that carbon inflicts on our environment. This can be accomplished by the development of cleaner ways to burn fuels.
I recommend: Explore more of the ways that scientists are finding to accomplish the task of carbon mitigation at the Carbon Mitigation Institute.
Clean and green
The ultimate goal in the process of using natural gas is to make sure that it is used in a clean way, taking the necessary precautions to ensure that it creates little to no pollution. Natural gas must be environmentally friendly, or 'clean and green.'
I recommend: Learn about how natural gas is becoming one of our more clean and green resources at the Financial Post.
Pipelines
An impressive system of pipelines delivers natural gas to destinations all around the United States. This system ensures that natural gas will be supplied where and when it is needed.
I recommend: The Energy Information Administration breaks down the system of natural gas pipelines and connections for your consideration.
CCF
The supply of natural gas being delivered into a home is measured in CCFs. A CCF is the amount of natural gas measured in cubic feet that is being transferred through a pipeline.
I recommend: Find further explanation on how a natural gas bill is calculated and how its units are measured at Fairbanks Natural Gas.
Federal Energy Regulatory Committee
The main purpose of the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee, or the FERC, is to keep track of the state to state movement of electricity, natural gas, and oil. This organization also handles various environmental issues relating to these resources of energy.
I recommend: Read about the many aspects surrounding the organization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee.


