As National Energy Efficiency Day approaches on October 1, Columbia Gas of Ohio is encouraging customers to take steps to reduce energy use and lower utility bills during the colder months. The company recommends that customers prepare their homes this fall to improve energy efficiency. For detailed tips on how to make each room in a home more efficient, customers can visit ColumbiaGasOhio.com/Energy-Efficiency.
Columbia Gas of Ohio also offers the WarmChoice program for income-eligible customers. This initiative provides free weatherization services throughout the year, including air sealing, natural gas appliance repair or replacement, and wall insulation.
The company emphasized safety as its top priority. “If you smell the rotten egg-like odor of natural gas, stop what you are doing, leave the area, and call 911 and Columbia Gas at 800-344-4077 from a safe location,” the company stated.
Columbia Gas of Ohio supplies natural gas to about 1.5 million customers across Ohio and is headquartered in Columbus. It is part of NiSource (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the United States. NiSource has set a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2040. More information about Columbia Gas of Ohio and NiSource can be found at www.ColumbiaGasOhio.com and www.NiSource.com.
