Nat Gas Now: Versatile Energy
- Nat Gas Now: Versatile Energy
- Sunday, Nov 28
Most people know natural gas can be used for stove top cooking and grills. But many don't realize just how versatile this abundant, domestic resource really is. The same energy source you use to grill your steaks is also used to generate electricity and is increasingly being used to power vehicles, including fleets of taxis, city buses and even heavy duty garbage trucks.
Utility companies are more often choosing natural gas for a number of economic and environmental reasons. When used for electric power generation, natural gas emits half the carbon of coal. And it has virtually no emissions of other pollutants , such as mercury or sulfur dioxide, that impact air quality in our local communities.
We are seeing natural gas being used more and more to power vehicles as well. It's far cleaner than traditional fuel options and supplies enough power to fuel even the heaviest vehicles on the road. It is also more affordable and produces less wear and tear on engines, reducing maintenance costs.
And that's not the only good news: Consider that natural gas is found in abundance in North America. In fact, the Unites States is now seen as having more natural gas than Saudi Arabia has oil. Producing and utilizing this valuable natural resource would mean more environmental benefits, more domestic jobs and less reliance on foreign energy. The best part is that this resource is ready now!
Hear about more of the applications and positive benefits of natural gas in this segment of Nat Gas Now.
