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Benefits of Switching to Natural Gas

Natural gas is a much more convenient heating fuel

No more fuel deliveries — natural gas is always available.
Get rid of your old oil tank (and the worry that goes with it).
Natural gas heating systems require less maintenance and repairs.
Only pay for the fuel you use.
Take advantage of Central Hudson’s Budget Bills, which spread costs evenly over 12 months.
We offer a package deal that handles all the details, from first call to connection.
We can provide an HVAC installer for switching to natural gas heat.
Natural gas is a domestic fuel, with 99% produced in North America.
Easier delivery: The United States is the world's leading producer of natural gas.

Natural gas is better for the environment

Natural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel.
Using natural gas produces less air pollution, emitting considerably less carbon dioxide, sulfur, nitrogen and particulates than other fuels.
No soot or fumes.
No deliveries or underground storage.
Natural gas produces 28% less CO2 than fuel oil.

Customer testimonials

"Gas is so much cleaner, it's way more efficient, and in the long run, it's so much cheaper."
- Eli Kosanovich,
New Windsor

Neighbor Was Right

"I looked at this purely as an investment, and when I calculated the savings, I knew it was good."
- Herbert Dym,
Poughkeepsie

A Wise Investment

"On a long-term basis, when you think about energy security, you've just got to go with gas."
- Clay Harshberger,
Kingston

Away from Oil

News articles about natural gas heat:

· Natural gas production expected to continue growing, holding prices low through 2020 (IIR)
· Home heating oil is now cheap, but natural gas is even cheaper (Market Watch)
· Fuel oil prices could go up (Source: CNN)