Lower Your HERS Rating

Natural gas can help your homes meet more stringent energy rating requirements. In fact, Peoples Gas can help you achieve the scores needed to meet the standards of a number of green building programs including the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Florida Green Building Coalition (FBGC), Energy Star©, and LEED for homes.

 
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 Energy Comparisons

Surveys show 96% of consumers expect new construction to be energy efficient.

By choosing natural gas for home heating, hot water, cooking and clothes drying – even everyday luxuries like spa and pool heating, outdoor lighting and indoor or outdoor fireplaces – your homebuyers will save up to 60% on certain energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 70%. These calculators provide estimates of energy use costs based on anticipated inputs and allow you or your new homebuyer to perform usage scenarios to pinpoint energy-saving opportunities.

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