Emission Comparison

 

Water Heater

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

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

.59
1.6
30.6
$161

.90
4.35
67.7
$429


63%
55%
62%

 

Space Heating (Furnace & Heat Pump)

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

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

92%
3.0
57.1
$299

8.0 HSPF
3.8
64.5
$380


21%
11%
21%

 

Clothes Dryer

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

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

0.24
4.1
$21

0.9
13.6
$86

73%
70%
75%

 

Free Standing Range

Natural Gas

Electric

Reduction

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

0.19
3.6
$19

0.8
12.3
$88

76%
71%
78%

Save 40% on CNG
Unleaded:$3.48
CNG:$1.80
Diesel:$3.88
E85:$3.09