Since 2000, all newly constructed buildings in California must install earthquake gas shut-off valves. Additionally, California homes and commercial buildings must have them installed to be eligible for sale. Despite the fact that an earthquake gas shut-off valve could save your life, however, many Californians don’t … [Read more...]

Even if winters don’t exactly get Arctic-cold in Southern California, it doesn’t mean that you want your gas furnace to go out. The best way to avoid potential trouble on those chilly evenings is with regular furnace maintenance. Keeping your furnace clean and in good working order means it's always ready for that … [Read more...]

Natural gas is a very important part of modern life. Last month, we answered some of the basics about natural gas: where it comes from, how we get it, and how it’s managed. This month, we’re covering why all of this matters to you. Here’s what you should know about how you use natural gas, the dangers it may pose, and … [Read more...]

Whether we like it or not, natural gas continues to be vitally important to our day-to-day lives. As a versatile, clean-burning, and efficient source of power and energy, gas sees more use than any other power source in the US. 33.8% of US energy came from natural gas in 2016; we used approximately 27.5 trillion cubic … [Read more...]