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Choose natural gas for affordable and reliable energy at home
Natural gas is the smart energy choice for your home
Your home is unique, and so is your energy choice. Relying on one source can mean higher costs and outages, but having options — like natural gas — lets you choose the best energy for each job. Affordable, reliable, and built for Canadian homes, natural gas keeps your home warm, your meals cooking, and your energy secure — whenever you need it.
In a busy kitchen, reliability matters.
See why chefs use natural gas to keep the heat steady and the food flowing — serving their customers and their community.
Reliable energy, no matter the weather
Canadian weather can be harsh, with temperatures swinging 40 degrees or more. You need an energy source that can handle it all. Natural gas is delivered through a vast underground network, making it more reliable than above-ground energy sources that can be vulnerable to weather events. That means fewer disruptions and peace of mind, keeping your home warm, your water hot, and your appliances running through every season.
Source: “Bettering Canadian Lives: Harnessing the Canadian Gas Energy Opportunity”
Did you know?
Canada’s natural gas system delivers nearly 40% of the country’s energy needs through nearly 600,000 km of infrastructure — long enough to circle the Earth more than 14.5 times!
Source: CGA Corporate Profile 2023
Source: Canada Energy Regulator
Plenty of energy, plenty of savings
Canada has a huge supply of natural gas — 1,368 trillion cubic feet —enough to last over 200 years. Its abundance makes natural gas one of the most affordable ways to fuel your home. Natural gas is also the lowest cost per unit of energy available and is one of the most affordable sources of home heating in many parts of the country.
Choosing the right energy for the right job makes your home more efficient and cost-effective. In fact, using natural gas could save you between $500 and $2,800 a year compared to other energy sources.
Source: Canada Energy Regulator
Source: CGA statistics
Households that use natural gas save up to $1,303 on average annually compared to alternative options. Reduction in energy costs is more money for families and businesses.
Source: CGA statistics
Always available for moments that matter
Energy storage is incredibly important for ensuring your energy is resilient and reliable when there are peak demands, for example, a deep freeze. Another built-in advantage of Canada’s natural gas is its ability to store enough energy to handle more than 50 days of peak demand. When it comes to storing energy, natural gas outperforms electric batteries by a huge margin.
Source: Canada Energy Regulator
Source: CGA statistics
Think of it this way: if a battery holds a gallon of energy, natural gas storage is an Olympic-size pool — ready to deliver energy when demand spikes, keeping prices stable and homes powered.
Canada has 948 billion cubic feet of underground natural gas storage capacity. This is enough to heat 11.5 million residential customers for one year.
Source: Canada Energy Regulator
Source: “Bettering Canadian Lives: Harnessing the Canadian Gas Energy Opportunity”
Safe and reliable delivery
At the heart of every Canadian home fuelled by natural gas is a commitment to safety and reliability. Canada’s gas utilities prioritize the well-being of the workers and the public by maintaining world-class infrastructure and constantly innovating to ensure the natural gas you depend on is delivered safely and securely.
Did you know?
Natural gas is colourless and odourless on its own. Mercaptan, a pungent smelling additive that smells like rotten eggs is added as a safety feature to make it easier to detect leaks.
If you smell gas:
- Leave the home/building immediately and take others and pets with you.
- If you are outside when you smell the gas, leave the area immediately.
- Avoid causing a spark, which might cause the gas to ignite:
- Do not light a match or smoke.
- Do not turn appliances or lights on or off.
- Do not use a flashlight.
- Do not start a car.
- Do not use a phone.
- Find a phone away from the area and call 911 or your natural gas utility. You can report leaks anonymously. Always call to report the problem. Do not assume someone else will do it.
Learn more about rebates, storage and safety tips from your local utility.
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Make your home winter-ready
A few seasonal checks can help your natural gas equipment operate safely and reliably throughout the winter months.
Winter safety checklist
- Check that outdoor meters and exhaust outlets remain unobstructed. Keep exterior vents and your natural gas meter clear of snow, ice, and debris so appliances can vent properly. After a storm, gently use a broom or soft brush to clear snow or ice from your meter cover, regulator, and vents, and remove any large icicles hanging above or on the meter and vents to prevent damage or blocked airflow.
- Maintain a clutter-free zone around your furnace, water heater, and other gas appliances. Remove anything that could block air supply or pose a fire risk, such as rags, newspapers, boxes, or other debris, to help appliances operate safely and efficiently.
- Test carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and ensure there is one on every level of your home. Replace batteries as needed.
- If you notice unusual appliance performance, contact a licensed professional.
These simple steps help protect your home, support efficient heating, and keep your household safe all winter long.
Natural gas – essential for a reliable energy mix
Built for today, ready for tomorrow
Canada’s vast natural gas infrastructure is adaptable and constantly evolving, seamlessly integrating innovations like renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen. These energy sources can be delivered through the same reliable network, reducing emissions while ensuring affordable, efficient and reliable energy for the future.
Source: Canadian Climate Institute (CCI) report recommendations would leave Canadians in the cold.
Keeping the lights on
Electricity is a big part of energy that powers modern life. But electricity is a technology, not a fuel source. Electricity needs a fuel source to work — whether that’s water, uranium, wind, the sun, or natural gas. Natural gas continues to play a key role in electricity generation, with demand for natural gas-fired power steadily increasing each year over the past two decades — a trend that is expected to continue into the future. Its reliability makes it a critical part of Canada’s energy mix.
Source: National Inventory Report
Reliable backup for renewables
Wind and solar power are great energy sources, but aren’t available all the time. Natural gas is always there to step in when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing, making sure the electricity grid stays reliable when it’s needed most.
Source: National Geographic
Did you know?
An average electric customer would expect 2.5 outages per year, the average gas customer would expect to experience one gas outage every 68 years.
Source: “Bettering Canadian Lives: Harnessing the Canadian Gas Energy Opportunity”
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CO Awareness Week is wrapping up. Your home safety routine carries on. 🏠
Keep testing your CO alarms, checking their expiry dates, maintaining fuel-burning appliances and keeping exhaust vents clear throughout the year.
As winter approaches, take a moment to check in: are your alarms ready, your appliances serviced and your household familiar with what to do if an alarm sounds?
Keep CO out of sight — and safety top of mind.
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If your CO alarm sounds, don’t wait to feel unwell. Act immediately.
1. Get everyone, including pets, outside into fresh air.
2. Call 911 or your local emergency services from outside.
3. Stay outside until emergency responders say it is safe to return.
Don’t stop to search for the source.
If anyone feels unwell or you suspect CO poisoning, tell emergency responders and get immediate medical attention.
Make sure everyone in your household knows these steps before an emergency happens.
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CO itself is silent. A working CO alarm can sound the warning you need. 🔔
Install alarms certified for use in Canada on every level of your home, including near sleeping areas. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and local requirements for placement.
Test alarms regularly, replace batteries as directed and check the expiry date on each unit. CO alarms need replacing, too.
Set a reminder today — it’s one small step that helps keep safety part of your routine.
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Keep family time comfortable with a few important safety habits. 🏠
• Have fuel-burning appliances inspected by a qualified professional annually or as directed by the manufacturer.
• Keep outdoor exhaust vents clear of snow, ice and debris, especially during and after winter storms.
• Have fireplace chimneys inspected and cleaned regularly.
• Never use barbecues or portable generators inside your home or garage.
A little preparation helps protect the moments that matter.
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Warming up the car? Make sure you’re keeping carbon monoxide out of the picture. 🚗
Never leave a vehicle running in a garage — even with the garage door open. CO from exhaust can build up and enter your home through an attached garage.
Keep the door between your home and garage closed, and check that your vehicle’s tailpipe is clear of snow before starting it.
A familiar winter routine deserves a safety check.
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