OnGas is future proof

OnGas is a future proof product. Here’s why:

Resource Responsibility

Gas is the environmentally friendly fuel. Of all the fossil fuels available, gas creates the least greenhouse gas emissions.

It is highly flammable, burns almost completely and is considered a clean fuel as it does not produce any ash, dust or smoke. When gas burns efficiently in the air, it produces energy, water and carbon dioxide.

Environmental concerns are also addressed in the design of modern gas appliances which feature sophisticated burner systems, and produce fewer emissions.

Energy Efficiency

Gas is nearly three times more efficient when used as a direct fuel rather than as a source of fuel to generate electricity, contributing to the improvement of New Zealand’s energy efficiency. This is because electricity generation plants generally operate at as little as 28 percent of their available efficiency, therefore wasting much of the energy available in gas.

An example of the efficiency of using gas as a direct energy source is the difference in gas consumption to boil water using an electric kettle compared to a kettle on a gas hob. The electric kettle uses 2.8 times more gas than a kettle boiled using a gas hob.

Health and Safety

Gas is very safe. The built in safety features of today’s modern appliances and advances in technology ensure that gas is a safe energy option, whether piped or supplied in bottles. A smell has been added to the gas supply for easy detection if a leak occurs. There are certain restrictions which determine where bottles can be placed on the outside of a home, and room size restrictions on whether appliances need to be flued or not.

Space Management

Modern gas appliances are sleek and contemporary, allowing more open space in living areas. Continuous flow water heaters which can be placed on the outside of a home mean there is no need for a cylinder to be accommodated inside the home. This space can be used for extra storage or other space requirements.