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It’s a buyers market. While most negotiating centers on price, there are choices that could save you a lot down the road-appliances. Carefully read the descriptions of what comes with your new home and don’t be afraid to insist on changes such as switching to natural gas appliances.

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Natural gas furnaces emit heat that is twenty degrees hotter than a heat pump.  That means your home will warm up faster, requiring less energy and resulting in lower energy bills.

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Natural gas water heaters are 230% more efficient than electric models. They cost about 50% less to operate each year and provide a seemingly endless supply of hot water.

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Cook two meals for the price of one and enjoy the style and convenience of a natural gas range.

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Get warm, fluffy clothes in a fraction of the time it takes with an electric clothes dryer.

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  • Efficiency
  • Sustainability
  • Convenience
  • Comfort
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Tell Your Builder you want to reduce your energy costs.

According to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, natural gas will cost less to use in 2009 than other major home energy sources. Natural will cost three times less than electric, half as much as propane, and about one-third the cost of oil. 

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Tell Your Builder you want to reduce your home's environmental impact.

The CO2 Emissions from the total production of energy for a standard electric water heater is 230% greater than the lowest efficiency direct vent natural gas water heater and 400% greater than a natural gas tankless water heater.

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Tell Your Builder you want instant hot water that seems to never run out.

Water heating is the second largest energy expense in your home. In addition, aside from cooking, it is the one appliance that is used consistently throughout the year, making cost-savings and convenience even more important.

Most natural gas water heating units can recover more than a full tank in one hour; while many electric units only recover 20 to 25 gallons per hour. In addition, natural gas water heaters cost about 1/2 as much to operate annually as electric models.

 ACTIVITY GALLONS HOT WATER USE
 Automatic Washer
 35 gallons per load
 Non-aitomatic washer
 15 gallons per load
 Dishwasher 8 gallons  per load
 Hand Dishwashing
 4 gallons
 Bath 20 gallons
 Shower 3 gallons per minute
 Hand Washing 2 gallons
 House Cleaning
 9 gallons
 Food Preparation
 4 gallons
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Tell Your Builder you want a warm, cozy, draft-free home.

Home heating is the largest energy expense in your home. For those chilly fall days and frigid winter nights when warmth and comfort can't be compromised, make sure that your home is heated with natural gas.

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