Water Heater

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

Energy Factor
CO₂ Emissions (tons)
Full Fuel Cycle Energy (decatherms)
Operating Cost

.59
1.5
29.4
$232

.90
5.5
64.7
$410

73%
55%
43%

Space Heating

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

Energy Factor
CO₂ Emissions (tons)
Full Fuel Cycle Energy (decatherms)
Operating Cost

92%
2.7
55.3
$348

8.0 HSPF
8.9
105.3
$467

69%
47%
25%

Clothes Drying

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

CO₂ Emissions (tons)
Full Fuel Cycle Energy (decatherms)
Operating Cost

0.3
6.4
$36

1.2
13.6
$86

74%
55%
58%

Cooking Appliances

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

CO₂ Emissions (tons)
Full Fuel Cycle Energy (decatherms)
Operating Cost

0.2
4.4
$32

1.0
12.3
$78

79%
64%
59%