The Energy You Live By
Natural gas supports more than 189 million Americans and over 5 million businesses every day. From heating homes and hospitals to fueling farms, restaurants, and manufacturing facilities, it plays a quiet but essential role in keeping our communities strong.
It’s a resource people trust – for warmth, for reliability, and for affordability. Natural gas helps keep costs manageable, systems running, and emissions in check. That’s why it remains one of the most widely used and valued energy sources in the country.
Whether you’re a homeowner, a nurse, a farmer, or a small business owner, natural gas helps make everyday life more secure – and more sustainable.
It’s Part of Your Life. Wherever You Live.
You rely on natural gas more than you think – at home, at work, and in the places you care about most.
How that value shows up depends on where you are. From winter heat to hometown jobs, discover how natural gas supports life in every corner of the country.
Colorado
Learn how communities throughout the state - from mountain towns to major cities - use natural gas in their homes and businesses, and how it supports Colorado’s broader energy goals.
Illinois
Explore how families, farms, and local industries across the state rely on natural gas for affordability, reliability, and everyday us - especially during peak demand seasons.
The Energy Behind Everything
Natural gas supports the systems that make life work – from the food we grow and the care we receive to the comfort of our homes and the strength of our economy.
It’s a resource trusted by families, relied on by businesses, and foundational to our nation’s energy future. It brings together the best of what energy should be: affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible.
Natural gas isn’t just powering today – it’s helping pave the way for tomorrow. With continued innovation, efficiency, and investment, it will remain a cornerstone of balanced, practical energy solutions that work for everyone.
$1,132
is the average amount a household saves each year by using natural gas for heating, cooking, and clothes drying.
These savings can help families manage monthly expenses and reduce the overall cost of living compared to electric-only homes.
1 in 650
natural gas customers experiences an outage in a given year.
Compared to electricity, which averages one outage per customer annually, natural gas systems are less likely to be interrupted, making them a stable energy option for homes and businesses.
3x More Energy
is delivered by the natural gas system on the coldest day of the year than the electric grid delivers on the hottest.
This capacity helps ensure that heating systems, hospitals, and essential infrastructure can keep running—even during extreme cold or peak demand.
15%
of all U.S. commercial and industrial natural gas use supports the agriculture sector and its suppliers.
Natural gas is used for food processing, heating, crop drying, and refrigeration—helping support 5 million jobs and $225 billion in annual tax revenue.
92%
is the efficiency of the natural gas delivery system—from production to the end user.
This means less energy is lost in transmission, making the system more efficient than many alternatives.
Powering More Than You Think
Energy affordability matters—to families paying monthly bills and to the businesses working to stay competitive. Natural gas consistently delivers value where it counts.
Across the economy, natural gas also helps major sectors manage operating costs:
- In healthcare, it supports critical daily functions across hospitals and clinics – helping prevent an estimated $16.3 billion in additional energy costs.
- In hospitality, it keeps restaurants, hotels, and event spaces running efficiently – supporting an industry that accounts for nearly 17% of all U.S. jobs.
- In agriculture, natural gas is essential for food storage, processing, and heating – fueling an industry that supports 17.2 million jobs and contributes $1.75 trillion to the U.S. GDP.
From household budgets to food production, natural gas helps keep costs manageable – for everyone.
From small businesses to essential services, affordable natural gas helps America work.
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