Gas Ranges:The majority of American homeowners prefer cooking with gas, and ninety-seven percent of professional chefs prefer gas as well (American Gas Association). Propane-fueled ovens and ranges give you greater control with precise temperature and even heat distribution. Gas appliances are also preferred among homeowners with the latest kitchen design, fueling anything from convections ovens and grills to sealed burners and deep fryers. Water Heating:Propane water heaters cost around 30% less to operate than electric water heaters. Not only can gas power all of your water heating demands, propane water heaters have a recovery time twice that of conventional electric heaters. Tankless water heaters make running out of hot water a thing of the past, and help conserve water while saving energy and money. Home Heating & Cooling:According to a recent AGA (American Gas Association) survey, homeowners prefer dual-fuels with gas in their homes. Gas furnaces heat more evenly, replacing the drafty, inefficient heat produced by electric furnaces. Outdoor Kitchens:More and more new homes are enjoying the many amenities offered by outdoor gas appliances. Outdoor kitchens add value as well as luxury to a home, and can be fueled from the same central gas system that fuels the home’s other economic, environmentally friendly gas-powered appliances. Gas-powered Refrigeration:Gas refrigerators are becoming more and more popular as the method of choice for refrigeration in homes located off the natural gas grid. Not only are they reliable, but they are also more efficient than standard electric ones. Lanterns:Gas-powered lighting offers homeowners and developers a perfect balance between dependability and aesthetic appeal. Whether they are lining a community boulevard, lighting a park walking path or accenting a home’s front and back doors, gas lamps are a striking addition to any community. Homeowners and developers can depend on gas lamps to function in the event of a power outage. Outdoor Kitchens:LP gas can fuel a wide range of outdoor amenities such as fireplaces and fire pits, grills and outdoor kitchens, swimming pool heaters, spas, and even mosquito traps- adding a level of functional luxury that is simply unavailable in all-electric homes. Gas Clothes Dryers:Not only do gas dryers dry clothes more quickly, but homeowner will save substantially on electric bills because propane dryers cost about half as much to operate as electric dryers (U.S. Department of Energy). They also cause less wear and tear on the fabric because they are able to more thoroughly dry clothes at a lower temperature. Outdoor Heating:Extend the time you can spend outdoors when the weather turns cold with gas-powered patio heating. Propane space heaters and in-ground patio heaters can make a cold night quite cozy, raising the ambient temperature from 10 to 30 degrees. Gas-powered driveway heaters eliminate the need to clear your driveway of snow. Combined Heat & Power - or CHP - systems can provide heat, cooling and power for individual homes fueled by gas. These systems are up to 68% more efficient than separate residential heating power systems. In fact, CHP allows for a 40% to 50% increase in reusable energy. Clearly, gas is the most economical and practical form of energy for heating, cooling and power requirements in homes located off the natural gas grid. Furthermore, your gas comes from a single underground tank and is serviced and metered in a manner identical to natural gas.