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Residential Committee

Purpose
To communicate the natural gas advantage message to the residential market through the joint promotional activities of the member utilities and trade allies. This committee is also responsible for the Blue Flame Lodge at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.


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Residential Rebate Information

Residential Natural Gas Equipment and Appliances

Gas Dryers Fact Sheet
Gas Range Fact Sheet
Gas Fireplaces Fact Sheet
Gas Water Heater Fact Sheet
Natural Gas Grill Fact Sheet

Residential Building and Remodeling

Home Heating Systems Fact Sheet
Caulking Fact Sheet
Energy Saving Ideas Fact Sheet
Insulation and Ventilation Fact Sheet
Ice Dams Fact Sheet

Residential Cost Comparision Worksheet

Furnaces/Home Heating:
  Output
BTU
Efficiency
Rating
Input
BTU
Cost per
100,000
BTU
Operating
Cost/Hr
Natural Gas
($0.50/therm)
100,000
100,000
100,000
65%
80%
95%
153,846
125,000
105,263
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.77
0.63
0.53
Propane/LP
($0.729/gal)
100,000
100,000
100,000
65%
80%
95%
153,846
125,000
105,263
0.79
0.79
0.79
1.22
0.99
0.63
Electric Heat Pump
($0.063/KWh)
100,000 200% 50,000 1.84 0.92



Water Heating: Typical monthly cost for family of 4 using 64 gallons per day
Natural Gas
($0.50/therm)
Standard efficiency
High efficiency
$15.42
$11.67
Propane/LP
($0.729/gal)
Standard efficiency
High efficiency
$24.55
$18.58
Electric
($0.063/KWh)
Standard efficiency
High efficiency
$34.20
$27.90



Clothes Drying: Typical monthly cost for family of 4, without pilot light
Natural Gas
($0.50/therm)
$2.04
Propane/LP
($0.729/gal)
$3.24
Electric
($0.063/KWh)
$6.06



Stove/Range: Typical monthly cost for family of 4, without pilot light
Natural Gas
($0.50/therm)
$2.00
Propane/LP
($0.729/gal)
$3.18
Electric
($0.063/KWh)
$3.78


Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can all my propane appliances be converted to natural gas?
A. Appliances that can be converted from propane to natural gas include: Furnace, space heater, range, cooktop, wall oven, dryer and some water heaters. While most propane equipment can be converted to natural gas, there are a few models that cannot. The plumbing and heating contractor of you choice can tell you whether your propane equipment can be converted.

Q. Can my fuel oil or electric appliance be converted to natural gas?
A. Some heating/plumbing dealers will not convert oil . To covert or replace oil or Electric appliances, please contact the heating/plumbing contractor of your choice.

Q. How can I get natural gas service to my home?
A. Call your local natural gas company and inquire about new gas service installation. For contact information about your natural gas company, see "Who is my gas utility?" on our Home page.

Q. How can I get my appliances converted to natural gas?
A. Once your natural gas service line and meter have been installed, the heating/plumbing dealer of your choice can convert your furnace and other appliances.

Q. Who will remove my propane tank?
A. Call your propane dealer and ask about their pump-out and tank removal policy.

Q. How much money will I save if I convert from propane to natural gas?
A. Refer to the Cost Comparison Worksheet above.

Q. Will they dig up my yard to install the gas service line? If so, how will it be repaired?
A. Natural gas service lines are buried underground and digging in your yard will occur. Call your local natural gas company and ask about their new service restoration policy. For contact information about your natural gas company, see "Who is my gas utility?" on our Home page.

Q. How much will it cost to have natural gas installed?
A. Call your local natural gas company and ask about the cost of natural gas installation. For contact information about your natural gas company,see "Who is my gas utility?" on our Home page.