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Benefits for Your Home

Natural gas is a convenient, versatile and an environmentally friendly fuel. It’s no wonder that natural gas appliances increase the value of a home. From cozy natural gas fireplaces to worry-free natural gas heating systems to an endless supply of hot water from a tankless natural gas water heater, natural gas has it covered.

Here are just a few benefits of natural gas:

Economical

Compare natural gas to the cost of other heating fuels with our natural gas cost comparison chart.

Domestic

More than 90% of our natural gas is produced in North America.

Dependable

Natural gas is always there when you need it - delivered safely and reliably by RG&E.

Efficient

With today's high efficiency gas appliances, you are doing your part to help conserve our natural resources.

Environmentally Friendly

Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels and there is no need to worry about spills.

Did you know?

Natural gas is one of the cleanest burning fuels available and produces less greenhouse gasses than other fossil fuels. View the U.S. Dept. of Energy's website to learn more about the benefits of natural gas.

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What are the benefits of natural gas?
What are the benefits of natural gas?
Natural gas is economical, domestic, dependable, efficient and environmentally friendly. More about Benefits of Natural Gas
How do I get natural gas service to my home?
How do I get natural gas service to my home?
Get natural gas service in three easy steps:
- Step 1: Apply Today
To begin the application process apply online or call us at 585.724.8666
- Step 2: Complete the Commitment Letter
Once you have applied for service our representative will mail you a commitment letter for your signature. This is a simple agreement between you and RG&E that says if we install a natural gas service to your home you will connect a gas appliance to this new service within 90 days. Fill in any additional requested information, mark your preferred location for the natural gas meter on the map on the reverse side of the letter, and return the letter to us in the postage paid envelope. One of our engineers will then visit your home to complete the service and meter design. The job next goes to our construction department.
- Step 3: Connect!
Once the service and meter are installed you can connect your natural gas appliance. When you have completed your work, call RG&E to schedule our crew to turn on the natural gas.

You or your contractor should plan to be at home for the turn on appointment.

That’s all there is to it! We take care of everything that you need on our side of the meter. All you have to do is pick out and install your natural gas appliances. Then rest secure in the knowledge that you’ve made a clean, efficient and dependable choice for your family.
Is natural gas safe?
Is natural gas safe?
More than 2.2 million miles of pipelines and mains quietly, reliably and efficiently deliver natural gas every day for use by residential, commercial and industrial customers. Almost all of the natural gas consumed in the United States is produced domestically and delivered via a transmission and distribution infrastructure that has an outstanding safety record.
How does the price of natural gas compare to other heating fuels?
How does the price of natural gas compare to other heating fuels?
Compare natural gas to the cost of other heating fuels.
What else should I know about converting to natural gas?
What else should I know about converting to natural gas?
Because it burns cleaner and is more efficient, natural gas is better for the environment, and natural gas efficiency programs can save energy and reduce carbon emissions even more.

With natural gas, there is no need for a storage tank. This allows customers to free-up space in their basements, and for tanks that are underground, costly liabilities can be avoided from tank removal. Most natural gas is produced in North America so there is less dependence on foreign oil.