Being cost‑conscious at home doesn’t mean giving up comfort or style, especially with natural gas. It delivers precise cooking, reliable hot water, and warm, even heat throughout your home. Natural gas systems are built for performance and efficiency, helping to lower monthly energy costs.
Natural gas helps keep your home comfortable without stretching your budget. High-efficiency systems use less energy to provide the dependable comfort your family relies on, offering long-term savings.
Explore simple ways to reduce energy waste in your home. And check out available rebates from Peoples Gas to save even more.
- Schedule annual service for your heating system and adjust for maximum efficiency.
- Turn the thermostat off when your home is unoccupied for four hours or more.
- Have your duct system professionally sealed to prevent energy loss.
- Set thermostats between 65°F and 68°F during the winter months.
- Run ceiling fans at low speed and set them to rotate clockwise in winter to circulate warm air.
- Replace or clean HVAC filters monthly, ensuring they are installed in the correct direction (check the directional arrows on the filter).
- Keep fireplace dampers closed when the fireplace is not in use.
- Close shades and drapes at night during winter to help retain heat.
- Make sure attic access doors close tightly, especially if located in a conditioned area.
- Ensure windows and doors are properly weather-stripped to reduce drafts.
- Install an energy‑efficient natural gas furnace or hydro‑heat system to maintain consistent indoor temperatures. Cash‑back rebates from Peoples Gas, as well as state and federal incentives, can help you start saving immediately.
- Install flow‑restricting devices on showers and faucets
- Set your water heater thermostat to 120°F
- Set your dishwasher thermostat to 140°F
- Add an insulated wrap to tank‑type water heaters
- Turn off your water heater when your home is vacant for extended periods.
- Drain and flush your tank water heater annually.
- Insulate exposed hot‑water lines.
- Take showers instead of baths.
- Limit showers to 5–7 minutes.
- Fix leaking or dripping faucets promptly.
- Consider installing a high‑efficiency natural gas tankless water heater.
- Run only full loads in your dryer.
- Clean your dryer lint trap before every load.
- Dry multiple loads back‑to‑back.
- Use hot water only for heavily soiled laundry—and cold water for rinse cycles.
- Make sure your dryer’s vent hose is not kinked or clogged.
- Clean your dryer’s air vent every 6–12 months.
- Complete our online Home Energy Audit to identify areas where you can make simple changes to save on your annual energy costs.
- Learn where your energy dollars are going with our interactive appliance calculators.
- Seal leaks in your attic, basement, and fireplace.
- Shade windows or install reflective materials for windows.
- Caulk and/or weather-strip windows and doors.
- Insulate walls, ceilings, and crawl spaces that are opposite unconditioned areas.
- Turn computers and monitors off when not in use (or set power-save options).
- Turn off TVs, radios and stereos when not in use.
- Turn off pool pumps and/or heater when not needed and adjust timer as needed (adjust to operate 8-10 hours in summer and 6-8 hours in winter).
- Insulate electric wall plugs and wall switches with foam pads.
- Caulk along baseboards with sealant.
- Ensure all new appliances you purchase are approved by ENERGY STAR, a U.S. government program that encourages energy savings using efficient appliances. (Visit energystar.gov for more information.
Where are your energy dollars going?
Tap into interactive tools that can help you zero in on where you can improve energy use and savings with our Online Energy Audit.
Our energy calculators can help you manage costs by showing you how much you're spending to cook, heat water, dry your clothes and heat your home. Shopping for new appliances? These calculators help you compare the usage and costs of natural gas and electric models.
Check the status of a rebate
To access an existing application, simply enter the confirmation number you received when you initially submitted your application. This will allow you to check the status and make any changes if needed. If the application shows processed and closed, please allow 7-14 business days to receive a check.
If you have any questions call 813-228-4755 or email resrebates@peoplesgas.com.
Find out if natural gas is available near you
Check our zip code locator or call us at 877-832-6747 to find out if natural gas is available to you.