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Frequently Asked Questions
Brief answers to questions you may have about natural gas, with links to additional information.
What are the benefits of converting to natural gas heat?
What financial incentives are available for converting to natural gas?
Is it less expensive to heat my home with natural gas?
Why should I replace my old furnace if it still works?
How can using natural gas help me protect the environment?
What is involved in converting to natural gas?
What is the Electrical Association of Philadelphia (EAP) Natural Gas Conversion Program?
Where can I find more information on natural gas?
What are the benefits of converting to natural gas heat?
The benefits of converting to natural gas include:
• Value, comfort and versatility
• Lower environmental impact
Take the Natural Gas Home Tour to see for yourself.
What financial incentives are available for converting to natural gas?
Financial incentives for converting to natural gas include up to $400 in limited-time rebates and discounts, plus PECO credits for new line installation and affordable financing through the Energyloan program.
Learn more about rebates, discounts and financing.
Is it less expensive to heat my home with natural gas?
Natural gas compares favorably to other home heating fuel costs. To estimate the potential cost savings of converting to natural gas, try our Natural Gas Conversion Calculator.
Why should I replace my old furnace if it still works?
Today’s natural gas systems are far more efficient (up to 98 percent) than the typical aging furnace (60-70 percent efficient). More of the energy you pay for goes into heating your home.
How can using natural gas help me protect the environment?
Natural gas burns cleaner than other home heating fuels, producing far less greenhouse gases and contributing practically nothing to acid rain or smog.
What is involved in converting to natural gas?
For customers who already have a natural gas service line on their property, converting to natural gas heat is a simple 3-step process: Contact PECO, schedule an appointment and return the proper paperwork once the installation has been completed.
Customers without a natural gas service line face a few additional steps, including determining whether a line is available.
What is the Electrical Association of Philadelphia (EAP) Natural Gas Conversion Program?
The EAP Natural Gas Conversion Program is a joint effort between PECO and EAP to provide PECO customers with financial incentives and a more streamlined process for for converting to natural gas heating.
Learn more about the program. For more information about EAP, please visit www.eap.org/about.html.
Where Can I Find More Information on Natural Gas?
See the “Contact Information and Resources” section of this Web site, or contact PECO at 1-888-499-7808 or naturalgasconversions@exeloncorp.com.
