Power outages: Depend on our pipeline system and gas appliances

Comfort Zone newsletter, February March 2023, p. 1

We deliver 50% more energy than any other utility in Oregon[1]/Oregon Public Utility Commission, 2020 Oregon Utility Statistics Book, pgs. 9, 54/, and deliver that energy through one of the safest, most modern pipeline system in the U.S. This is an especially vital function when homes and businesses are at risk of losing power during an outage.

Ways select natural gas appliances can keep your home or business up and running:

• A natural gas fireplace with battery backup can keep you toasty even if the power goes out. (BONUS: Enter for a chance to win a new high-efficiency natural gas fireplace!)
• Natural gas tankless water heaters with battery backups can start working automatically in case of a power outage.
• You can light many natural gas stovetops with a utility lighter to cook meals and boil water before drinking. Remember to open a window when cooking in a power outage to help with ventilation if your hood range isn’t working.

See more home safety tips here.