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The Athens Gas Department provides Natural Gas to the City of Athens and parts of Limestone County including Elkmont and Ardmore. Natural gas has long been the favorite with homeowners.
It's clean...
Natural gas is the cleanest of all fossil fuels and is simply the best energy choice for the environment — inside and outside your home.
It's domestic...
99% of the gas we use comes from North America — 84% from the U.S.* Increased use of natural gas can reduce our dependence on oil imported from the Middle East.
It's economical...
Natural gas appliances are virtually maintenance-free and that means additional savings.
It's efficient...
When the entire cycle of producing, processing, transporting and using energy is considered, natural gas is delivered to you with a "total energy efficiency" of about 90%. Moreover, gas appliances and equipment are extremely efficient.
It's multi-purpose...
It can heat your entire home, make your hot water, dry your clothes and help you cook your meals — in the oven or on the barbecue grill. New residential uses range from fireplaces and air conditioners to microturbines and fuel cells.
It's dependable...
You never have to worry about weather, delivery schedules or running out