Natural gas is one of the main energy sources, the most important and used in the world.
The Argentine, is the second country of the world regarding the use of natural gas. It provides energy to homes, compañies, industries, cars (CNG) and also to electricity generators.
Natural gas is the fossil fuel less pollutant and one of the more economic and clean, but also it is a resource non renewable, which source of reserve may be extinguished during the time. By this, natural gas must be used in the more efficient way, in order to provide the same advantages we have today, to the next generations.
In this context, in MetroGas we work to give a service with quality and security. But we also have the responsibility of informing and helping our customers to use natural gas in an efficient way, and that´s how we contribute to avoid the waste of energy.
We are convinced that meassures which can be taken to optimize the energetic performance, are absolutely easy and many of the advice do not cost money and help to the calmly of the family.
When you cook on heaters, do
not allow the flame to pass over the bottom of
the container, in this way you do not waste
heat.
When the cooking level is reached,
you diminish gas flame.
Try to use the adecuated
containers for cooking. Always use the
smallest one, because it concentrates the heat.
If you cover the saucepans:
cooking will be done quicker and once the food
is cooked, you will avoid the cointainers
loose the heat.
If you use the gas
in a intermitent way, remember to turn off the
fire each time you finish to use it, and
turn it on when you are going to use it again.
Do not use the oven
for heating the house. The consumption
of the oven is equal to three heaters.
Clean the heaters regularly,
avoid using abrasive products.
Heat enviroments untill
reaching a minimum pleasant temperature.
(aprox 19°C). Remember that lowing the temperature
in 1 °C you can save up to 10 % of your consumption.
Do not cover radiators
with furniture or curtains, in these cases
you waste the energy..
Add a thermostat to
your installation in order to determine the wished
temperature and the operation time, specially
if you have central heating.
Allow the sun rays
to enter into your home, and take advantage
of a natual heat source.
To cool down hot water
you need to regulate the flame from the boiler.
Some devices can be
connected to hot water pipe produced by your heater
of gas. In this way you will avoid to heat
water with electricity and you will save time
and money.
RATIONAL USE OF GAS
Gas is a non-renewable resource. So, please find here tips for a suitable use of gas. Find out how you can preserve it by clicking here.