Cost Comparision: Natural Gas Vs Other Energy Sources
Space Heating
Natural Gas is the most inexpensive way to heat a space. For every $1.00 you pay for natural gas to get the same amount of heat you would pay the following for other fuels:
Energy Source | Cost |
Natural Gas | $1.00 |
Electricity | $5.16 |
Propane | $3.59 |
Fuel Oil | $5.82 |
* Calculations based on Natural Gas and Propane furnaces rated at 95% efficiency, Fuel Oil at 85% efficiency, and Electricity at 100% efficiency.
Water Heating
Natural Gas is also the most inexpensive option for water heating. For every $1.00 you pay for Natural Gas to get the same amount of hot water you would pay the following for other fuels:
Engery Source | Cost |
---|---|
Natural Gas | $1.00 |
Electricity | $3.18 |
Propane | $3.59 |
*Calculations based on Natural Gas and Propane water heaters rated at 55% efficiency and Electric water heaters rated at 94% efficiency.
Additional Info
Public Works & Utilities
Terry Tinney, Director
P.O. Box 180
Summerville, GA 30747
Office Hours:
M-F 8:00-4:00
Emergencies/After Hours
Phone: 911
If you can not reach a staff member, AND it is after hours, on a week end, on a holiday, or if it is an emergency, call 911. The 911 center will dispatch an “on-call” employee 24 hours a day.