Natural Gas Market Updates
An archive of brief updates on natural
gas and key factors affecting
prices including NYMEX strips, market chatter, weather information
and comparisons.
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Natural Gas Conservation Tips
- Inspect and Maintain natural gas burners often to reduce
usage from 2%– 12%
- Lower the thermostats – each
degree can reduce usage by 3%
- Program temperature controls to
coincide with occupancy schedules
- Shut off nonessential equipment
and spaces
- Repair and Maintain insulation – up to ¼ of
total heating system fuel costs can be attributed to thermal
losses
from piping, valves, and equipment
- Lower water heater temperatures
to no higher than 120 degrees and increase the insulation around
the tank and pipes
- Set refrigeration temperatures to 38 to 42
degrees and make sure the doors seals tightly
- Invest in energy
efficient windows, doors, and equipment
- Use reduced flow faucet
aerators
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