CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Natural
Gas (NYSE: PNY) is marking Earth Day
2011 by sharing facts about natural gas and encouraging customers
to use energy wisely and efficiently. "Natural gas is the
cleanest burning of all fossil fuels, and when used directly for
space heating, water heating, and cooking can significantly reduce
the carbon footprint of a home or business," remarked Thomas E. Skains, chairman, president, and chief
executive officer of Piedmont Natural Gas. Mr. Skains went on
to say, "Clean burning natural gas is also an abundant and domestic
energy resource that enhances our nation's energy independence and
energy security."
Natural gas resources in the United
States represent more than a one-hundred year supply at
current consumption rates. In addition, more than 98 percent
of all natural gas consumed in the U.S. comes from North American
sources. The transmission and distribution of natural gas
from the source of production to the end consumer is also an
efficient delivery system of energy, retaining more of the original
energy produced than alternative energy products and
services.
Karl Newlin, Piedmont's senior vice president of Corporate
Planning and Business Development whose responsibilities include
the Company's carbon management strategies further commented on the
importance of energy efficiency, "Energy efficiency is important to
Piedmont Natural Gas and its customers on this day and every day.
But Earth Day 2011 is a special
opportunity to consider the simple things we can all do to use
natural gas and other energy products and services more efficiently
and protect our environment."
In combination with simple behavioral changes, some of the ways
customers can use energy more efficiently include the following
techniques:
Energy Saving Tips
- Use a programmable thermostat
- Use energy-efficient appliances and equipment
- Ensure proper home insulation
- Seal leaks and insulate duct work
- Change or clean filters regularly
- Install low-flow faucets and shower heads
- Use approved "wraps" to insulate water heaters and hot water
pipes in unconditioned spaces
- Replace incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
- Turn off lights when leaving the room
- Wash clothes on a cold water cycle
For more information about the benefits of natural gas, or to
learn about how your home or your business can become more energy
efficient, visit us online at www.piedmontng.com
About Piedmont Natural Gas
Piedmont Natural Gas is an energy services company primarily
engaged in the distribution of natural gas to more than one million
residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in
North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, including 52,000 customers served
by municipalities who are wholesale customers. Our subsidiaries are
invested in joint venture, energy- related businesses, including
unregulated retail natural gas marketing, interstate natural gas
storage and intrastate natural gas transportation. More information
about Piedmont Natural Gas is available at
http://www.piedmontng.com.
SOURCE Piedmont Natural Gas