Should Barbara consider switching away from natural gas? Probably not now or ever

Generally it has been cheaper to heat water with gas than with outdoor gas heaters. In February, 2005 the Metropolitan Utilities District of Omaha NE estimated that an electric water heater cost 75% more to operate than a gas heater.But that doesn’t mean that Barbara can’t reduce the amount of energy she uses to electric gas heater. The Rocky Mountain Institute claims energy saving techniques can reduce the cost of heating water by two thirds. The four biggest savers are: Using efficient showerheads, Washing clothes in cold water, Insulating the water heater Lowering the water heater thermostat to 120F