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Propane Basics
Propane, also referred to as liquefied petroleum gas or LPG, is a gas that’s compressed and stored as a liquid. It’s primarily a byproduct of domestic natural gas processing and some crude oil refinement. Similar to natural gas, it’s nontoxic, colorless and virtually odorless (it also has odorant added so…
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Propane
Jackson Energy Authority has been providing propane services to the community for over 40 years. Browse the topics below to see how this flexible, clean fuel can work for you.
Locating Your Home’s Natural Gas Meter
Your natural gas meter should be mounted outside your home where the gas service line comes up from the ground to your meter, on the side or the rear. If you live in an apartment or other multi-unit dwelling, typically the meters will be grouped together in a meter bank,…
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Reading Your Home’s Natural Gas Meter
Natural gas is commonly measured by the cubic foot, which is a measurement of volume and billed by the therm, which is a measurement of energy. One therm is the energy content equal to 100,000 Btu (British Thermal Units), which is the amount of energy used to raise the temperature…
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Understanding Your Home’s Natural Gas Meter
The natural gas meter outside your home measures the amount of natural gas your home consumes. It’s important to know a few things about your gas meter when monitoring your usage or in the event of an emergency. Most natural gas meters on the Jackson Energy Authority system are dial…
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Residential Natural Gas Meters
Knowing the basics of your natural gas meter will not only help you better manage your gas usage but also be prepared in the event of an emergency.
How Natural Gas is Used
Natural gas is used by millions in the U.S. in an amazing amount of ways throughout multiple sectors. Residential Sector Use – Space Heating (forced air systems, radiant water-based or hydronic systems, gas fireplaces, space heaters, gas logs, gas fireplace inserts, gas heat stoves) Water heating (storage tank, tankless/instantaneous/demand, hydronic/boiler…
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Natural Gas Appliances at Home
From appliances inside the home to equipment and accessories outside the home, natural gas fuels the comforts of everyday life. And here’s why: Furnace – delivers warmer air and lower operating costs Gas Logs, fireplace inserts and heat stoves – cleaner and up to 99% efficient compared to wood Space…
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Benefits of Natural Gas
With many options available for fuel sources, understanding the benefits is key to making smart energy choices to fit your lifestyle. Natural Gas Is… Better for the Environment In it’s natural state, natural gas is colorless and odorless, making it the Earth’s cleanest burning fossil fuel. Burning natural gas for…
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