Compare the Cost of Fuel Use

(This page was updated Jan. 1, 2026.)

On average, natural gas energy is somewhat cheaper to operate compared to electricity. It's true; natural gas is the cleanest of all fossil fuels, and it's so reliable and comfortable that you may just forget that you're doing something good for the environment (and your wallet, too).

Effective Rates for Jan. 1 - March 31, 2026

Appliance Type	Natural Gas Therms	Natural Gas	Electric Cost	Savings Natural Gas	Electric Usage kWh
Cooking	35	$47.95	$140.44	$92.49	789
Water Heating (Tankless)	100	$137.00	$427.76	$290.76	3,287
Clothes Drying	50	$68.50	$229.53	$161.03	1,289
Total (Tankless Water Heater)		$253.45	$797.73	$544.28

	CGS Customer Charge	$ (192.00)
	Net Savings (Tankless Gas & Electric)	$352.28
		44%

Costs based on January - March 2026 energy charges. Current monthly customer charges: Duke - $14.27; CGS Energy - $16.00 (natural gas only).

Natural Gas Appliance Incentives

Gas Application*	Allowances When Converting to Natural Gas	Allowances When Replacing Existing Gas Appliance
Tank Water Heater	$525	$350
Tankless Water Heater	$675	$550
Home Heating	$725	N/A
Range	$200	N/A
Dryer	$150	N/A
Pool/Spa Heater	$250	$250

*Commercial incentives are also available - please verify with a Commercial Sales Representative. Incentives are only applicable when gas appliances are purchased at CGS Energy.