RESOURCES AND SUPPORT About Natural Gas
Safe, reliable natural gas helps keep homes comfortable, businesses running, and communities thriving every day.
Safe, Reliable,
Cost-Effective Energy
Delta Utilities is focused on providing safe, reliable natural gas service to our customers, because we believe natural gas is an essential energy source that shapes community success and quality of life.
Natural gas heats homes and businesses, powers appliances, and supplies hot water throughout your day, and it fuels communities when we need it most. In the wake of natural disasters, natural gas fuels emergency response activities and generators for hospitals, schools, nursing homes, retirement communities, and shelters alike. This graphic shows the places natural gas may be used in your home.
*According to American Gas Association
**According to U.S. Energy Information Administration
***According to U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Natural Gas is Safe
The natural gas industry is highly regulated and maintains a strong focus on safety in all aspects of utility operations. Each year, billions of dollars are spent to enhance America’s natural gas infrastructure.
Delta Utilities is a safety-first organization that prioritizes the safety of our customers, employees, and communities in everything we do.
Natural Gas is Reliable and Resilient
Natural gas is reliable by design—it’s delivered to customers through a comprehensive, underground infrastructure system that is shielded from hurricanes, severe weather events, and other potential service disruptors.
In addition to safe, stable infrastructure, our communities benefit from the domestic abundance of natural gas, which limits service disruptions caused by supply chain issues or heightened demand.
Only 1 in 650 customers experience a planned or unplanned natural gas outage each year.*
Natural gas backup generators fuel hospitals, schools, infrastructure, and emergency response services during electric outages.
Delta Utilities maintains nearly 18,500 miles of natural gas distribution service lines.
Natural Gas is Cost Effective
Natural gas is an abundant natural resource that can effectively meet energy demands at an accessible price.
Using energy efficient appliances can save families thousands in energy expenses each year. Whether you are heating your home, cooking a meal, or drying your clothes, natural gas can save you money.
Natural gas is 3.3x more cost-effective than electricity.*
Households that use natural gas appliances save an average of $1,132 annually compared to those that use electricity.*
Natural gas is projected to be up to 50% cheaper than other fuels through 2050.*
Natural gas customers, when compared to all-electric customers, save an average of 28% in Louisiana and 12% in Mississippi.*
Natural Gas Builds Economies
Natural gas does more than fuel homes and businesses—it fuels strong, thriving economies and communities.
The Gulf South leads in natural gas production, creating jobs and economic opportunities for the communities and customers we serve.
Louisiana ranks third highest in marketed natural gas production.**
Louisiana accounts for about 10% of U.S. total marketed natural gas production.**
Mississippi has about one-fourth of total U.S. underground salt cavern natural gas storage capacity.**
The natural gas industry employs more than 266,000 Louisianans and provides more than 27,000 jobs in Mississippi.*
Natural Gas is Efficient
Our culture and quality of life are directly shaped by the environment around us. At Delta Utilities, we believe natural gas is a core component of reducing emissions and protecting the communities we serve.
Local natural gas distribution systems release as little as 0.1% of the natural gas they deliver.*
Natural gas distribution systems produce fewer emissions than propane, oil, and electricity.*
Homes using natural gas for space and water heating, cooking, and clothes drying produce 18% less emissions than all-electric residences.*
Natural gas has prevented over 3.3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions since 2006.***