As a consumer, you’re always looking for ways to get the most bang for your buck. That idea is true when it comes to your home and your monthly utility bills. CPS Energy encourages you, if possible, to use a combination of electricity and natural gas in your home to get save on future bills. Each form of energy has its own unique, cost-effective advantages:

For your lights, computer, TV, dishwasher, refrigerator, and countless other appliances you use every day, there is no substitute for electricity. But for heating, cooking and drying, natural gas is your most efficient option. Why?

• Natural gas appliances lower bills. Natural gas releases heat quickly and easily, while electric heating elements require a comparatively large amount of energy for a smaller amount of heat. Using natural gas for your stove, water heater, furnace, and dryer will save you a lot of money.
• Natural gas appliances also are more efficient. Natural gas energy is transported from the well to your home, so there is no energy lost in conversion. Electricity is generated from fuel (natural gas, coal, or nuclear). Convert and transmitting these fuels into electricity leads to a lot of lost energy. In short, gas is a better use of natural resources.
• And natural gas appliances are more environmentally friendly. Because gas is sent straight to your home without needing to be generated, a Smart Energy home contributes to cleaner air.
  Therefore, using electricity and natural gas together in your home is a smart choice for saving money and energy.

If you are interested in becoming a certified Smart Energy builder, call (210) 353-HOME (4663).