Natural Gas for Residential Customers
Reliable, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Safe
Natural gas is one of the most reliable and cost-effective energy sources. Use natural gas for heating, water heating, cooking, drying and other energy applications such as grilling and pool heating.
Benefits
Natural gas is highly efficient, using more than 90 percent of its energy potential. In fact, it can cost 50 percent less to cook with natural gas versus electricity. It is also the cleanest burning fossil fuel available, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
- Showers stay warmer longer
- Clothing dries quicker with fewer wrinkles
- No “warm up” period when starting the furnace
- Hot water still available if electric outage occurs
- Stove still available for cooking if electric outage occurs
- Food tastes better when prepared using natural gas. It's the number one cooking choice of professional chefs
Availability
To find out if natural gas service is available in your area, call our Gas Marketing Department at 352-393-1464.
Rebate Program
GRU offers rebates to convert appliances - such as hot water heaters, furnaces, ranges and dryers - from electric, oil or LP gas (liquefied petroleum) to an energy-efficient natural gas model.
Safety Information
- Reporting a gas leak
- Emergencies
- Emergency Responders and Public Officials
- Living Near Pipelines
- Excavation
- Call Before You Dig - 811
Other Information
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