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Natural gas is an abundant, domestic resource. Unlike other energy sources, more than 80% of the natural gas consumed in the United States is produced in the United States.

Using natural gas for heating your home and water produce fewer greenhouse gases than electricity or oil heating in comparable size homes. As a result, the carbon footprint of a natural gas home is an average of 46 percent less than a home using electricity for those same appliances. Many studies have shown that the use of natural gas appliances can deliver on global climate change objectives now and over the long term.

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GTI is an Associate Member of the Council for Responsible Energy
The Council for Responsible Energy (CRE) was formed in 2008 to educate and build awareness of natural gas as the responsible energy choice. Consumers, builders and businesses can save energy, reduce emissions and help protect the environment without compromising performance or lifestyle by choosing natural gas. The spreading of this message through an industry collaborative is the mission of CRE.

The CRE is currently composed of more than 190 companies involved in the natural gas industry, including natural gas suppliers, natural gas marketing companies, transmission companies, distributors and appliance manufacturers and distributors.

For more information on the environmental benefits of natural gas, visit www.ComfortableResponsible.org. You can also assess your carbon footprint through the carbon calculator featured on the site, and learn how to reduce your emissions.