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Show ' Gas Association, Wednesday, November Clean-burnin- gas-power- wndant supply of natural gas, id this resource now is well posi-- t oned to play a major role in help--i envi- ig protect the nation's future quality. rnmental gas is more environfosmentally attractive than other sil fuels because it is composed a molecule hiefly of methane made up of one carbon atom and atoms. fur hydrogen methane is burned, the principal products of combustion are heat, carbon dioxide and water vapor. In comparison, oil and coal compounds have much more com- plicated molecular structures. ' They include a higher ratio of carbon, as well as various sulfur and nitrogen compounds. They do not burn as cleanly as natural gas. S v ; J Coal and industrial fuel oil also contain ash particles that do not , burn at all. However, they can be carried into the atmosphere . Because natural gas burns clean- ly, its use can be an effective Sul- X means of reducing pollution. l fur dioxides and particulate matter are pollutants of particular concern Natural gas is more environmentalto the U.S. Environmental Protec- - ly attractive than other fuels. I tion Agency and to the environ- mental community, Particulates are composed of metal and metal oxides that are left j f bits of carbon, ash, oil and grease, over when coal and fuel oil burn. A major portion of sulfur oxides as well as microscopic amounts of J L are complete units that fit into existing fireplaces. They can be equipped standing unit. They can be vent- with glass doors, screens and other decorative cessories. ac- Natural gas fireplaces and major national policy issue. Natural gas offers an immediate solution to these pollution issues because it emits no sulfur dioxide or particulate matter when burned. Natural gas emits far less nitrogen oxides than other fossil fuels as well. It is possible to burn natural gas alternately or simultaneously with less environmentally attractive fuels. This "select use" of natural gas with other fuels can significantly reduce air pollution from factories and electric generating plants. This option requires minimal installation time and a relatively small capital investment, and it allows flexibility in the effort to meet U.S. environmental standards. I )) MOUNTAIN ASSOCIATION Jf' transportation. Light a clean, efficient fire with a natural gas fireplace fy- - Trees Utah will plant a pine seedling in the name of anyone who purchases a natural gas fireplace from a participating dealer. 100 percent of Financing the cost of your fireplace and its installation (if performed by a costs less than wood. no wood to Convenient chop, carry, store, and no ashes to remove. so Environmentally safe clcanburning they can be used even on highpollution days. For a free information kit about natural gas fireplaces call TO??VV (gulf m up the chimney. Optional Features There are a variety of features to look for. Some units have Natural Gas Fireplace Systems Cost? Natural gas logs range in cost The natural gas Lennox Pulse Furnace slashes your energy use with its new energy efficient design. Payback on your initial investment takes just a few heating seasons. It's 97 efficient. How Much Do from $180-565- 0 plus installation and last about 10 years. Gas fireplace systems (fireplaces and inserts) start at $650 plus installation. Operating costs for natural gas fireplace equipment are very economical. Gas logs cost between 21 and 39 cents per hour, compared to about 88 cents for wood. Gas fireplaces cost only about II cents per hour compared to wood stoves at 14 cents per hour. For a free information kit on natural gas fireplaces, call . sfls lm7y fans, thermostats, glass doors Economical Th. Check out a new Natural Gas Lennox Pulse Furnace fireplace and vent through the flue. Gas logs range in size from 12 to 60 inches. They are realistic looking, simulating various types of wood. And, because gas logs burn at a slower, more con- and optional trims. Some models even come with handheld remote controls. from the state of Utah on the purchase and installation of natural gas fireplaces and fireplace inserts. (Gas logs do not quali- - 7lJLl) M M Gasoline-powere- d vehicles contribute about 75 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution found in urban areas. They also produce most of the hydrocarbons and a significant amount of nitrogen oxides. trolled rate than woodburning fireplaces, less warm air escapes licensed contractor) can be financed through Mountain Fuel. Your payments are added to your monthly fuel bill. no ashes or soot to Clean dirty your home or the environment. CAS Another area in which natural gas can make a significant contribution to improved air quality is in fireplace inserts are up to 80 perdirectly through an outside wall, cent efficient, which makes them which eliminates the need for a an excellent source of supplevertical chimney and makes their mental heat. location more flexible. Natural gas logs sit on a Natural gas fireplace inserts burner and grate in an existing ed There's never been a better time to buy natural gas fireplace equipment. Here's why: Tax credit income tax credits up to $50 are available HERALD," Provo, Utah,1 Page 9 Natural gas heats 55 percent of U.S. homes (about 90 percent in those parts of Utah where natural gas service is available), provides 22 percent of the energy used in the United States, is in ample supply at competitive prices, and is by far the cleanest burning fuel. All these attributes give natural gas a prominent role in the nation's longterm energy future. Natural vehicles in the air results from the burning of coal and certain types of oil used can reduce carbon monoxide emission by up to 99 percent, nitrogen by industries. Some scientists have asserted oxide emissions by up to 50 perthat when sulfur dioxide combines cent and reactive hydrocarbon with water in the air, it forms acid- emissions by up to 67 percent. More than 30,000 natural gas ic rainfall. It is also believed by some scientists that this acid rain vehicles, mostly in fleets, are opercan attack metal surfaces and fab- ating on U.S. roads (more than 600 rics and contributes to the damage in Utah), and about 700,000 are in of lakes and forests. operation around the world. The control of sulfur dioxide emissions has, therefore, become a Because natural gas is the clt-- a fossil fuel, it can h lp improve the quality of air and ater, especially when used in j ace of more damaging energy s turces. 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