Natural Gas
Natural gas is a reliable, efficient, domestic, environmentally-friendly energy source fueling the everyday conveniences that make our lives more comfortable. Explore the topics below to learn more about natural gas.
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Knowing how to recognize the signs of a gas leak, what to do if you smell gas and who to call helps with quick, easy response times.
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Natural gas was produced from the combination of heat and compaction pressure of organic material deep below the earth’s surface.
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Before it gets to our homes, natural gas must be extracted by production companies, moved into a transmission system and distributed via gas utilities or Local Distribution Companies (LDC’s) like Jackson Energy Authority.
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Public natural gas utilities provide great benefits while meeting the energy needs of the homes, businesses, and industries in our community.
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Natural gas is the versatile fuel source that provides convenience, comfort and reliability to millions.
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Homes, businesses, farms, industries and vehicles all depend on natural gas fuel for many uses.
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Millions of Americans use natural gas to heat their homes, warm their water, cook their food, dry their clothes and provide standby power in an emergency
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Knowing the basics of your gas meter will not only help you better manage your gas usage but also be prepared in the event of an emergency.