Take a Closer Look at Natural Gas
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.
HVAC + Ducts in Conditioned Space
-6 Compared to in undonciditoned space
Lighting 100% LED/CFL
-5 Compared 50% LED/CFL
Condensing Gas Tankless .94
-4 Compared to standard tank
HVAC 16 SEER
-4 Compared to 14 SEER
Insulate Cement Block Walls to R-8
-4 Compared to R-4
Radiant Barrier
-4 Compared to R-38 and no barrier
Gas Tankless EF .82
-3 Compared to Standard Tank
Ducts Sealed + Tested at .04 CFM
-3 Compared to default leakage
Rinnai Hydronic Air Handler
-1 Point compared to 8.5 HSPF electric heat pump
Energy comparison
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.