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Chef-quality cooking performance, on-demand water heating, and hurricane-ready comforts are all part of a gas-fueled home. Plus, natural gas uses less energy, helping homeowners save money.

Commercial customers in Florida utilize natural gas for many applications to meet and exceed consumer expectations. From unparalleled control for cooking, to ambiance in outdoor spaces, to indoor temperature comfort, natural gas is the preferred solution for most commercial needs.

Apart from using natural gas to make fertilizer for Florida’s agricultural needs, there are numerous other natural gas applications used throughout the commercial and industrial agricultural sectors. Whether it’s offering more cost-effective alternatives for orange juice processing, peanut and grain drying, cotton gins and other essential operations, the natural gas industry is unearthing new opportunities for a rising number of Florida farms.

Natural gas is reducing air pollution, particularly when used as a transportation fuel. In addition to cleaner air, using natural gas to fuel commercial fleets can offer significant long-term cost savings while contributing to greater use of American energy and greater energy security. Versatile and resilient, natural gas can fuel a range of vehicles including light, medium and heavy-duty trucks, transit buses, shuttles, forklifts, trains and marine vessels, such as cruise ships and barges.

Hundreds of thousands of miles of new pipelines and increased service territory are a small sampling of the many ways that strong demand for natural gas in the U.S. is growing. There are multiple pathways in which natural gas and its delivery systems can and should play a crucial role in helping the U.S. and Florida reach a net-zero emissions future, and the gas system’s ability to integrate high-value sources of energy such as renewable natural gas and hydrogen is a critical component of our nation’s ability to reach ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Natural gas is powering more innovation, in more places than ever before, including the maritime industry. Versatile and resilient, natural gas can fuel cruise ships, barges, and a range of other marine vessels.

In Florida, about 85% of all electricity is generated with natural gas. The power plants that are being constructed today are more efficient than ever before and are not only very reliable but also can instantaneously modulate to match customer load. With solar and wind energy being intermittent, only natural gas powered generation can handle the sudden changes caused by cloud cover or lack of wind. Additionally, many larger industrial customers generate their own electricity using natural gas as the fuel of choice.

Florida has long been the world’s premier gateway to space. Natural gas technology has come a long way in recent years, enabling new possibilities for the future of Florida’s aerospace industry. Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) can be used as a propellant in rocket engines, with companies such as Blue Origin and SpaceX recently releasing the next generation of orbital rocket engines fuelled by either LNG mixtures or liquid methane.

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is pipeline-compatible fuel that can be produced from various waste streams including farms, landfills, and water resource recovery facilities. RNG is carbon neutral, versatile, and fully compatible with the U.S. pipeline system. Utilities throughout the country are starting to offer RNG to their customers as a clean energy option.

Natural gas serves as a building block for thousands of consumer goods. As a matter of fact, more than 95% of the products we use every day – including plastics, synthetics, medicine, cosmetics, glass ceramics, steel, bricks, tile, and cement – are derived from or are powered by natural gas. It is also key in making U.S. manufacturing more competitive. Florida’s manufacturing industries cover a wide breadth, including food processing, printing, and medical devices, as well as electronics, aviation, and aerospace.

Natural gas is rapidly gaining momentum as an engine for economic development, helping to equip U.S. companies with the industrial advancements and manufacturing opportunities needed to compete in global markets. Find out more advantages of this reliable, versatile, and affordable energy source.