Dump the pump for the best heating deal Right now, Alagasco is offering $1,000 toward the purchase and installation of a natural gas furnace and an electric air conditioner if you switch from an electric heat pump.* It’s no surprise that more than 60 percent of new U.S. homes are heated with natural gas.  Natural gas is the preferred heating choice because: Natural gas furnaces provide greater comfort during the heating season, delivering heat 25 degrees warmer than electric heat pumps. Natural gas reduces carbon emissions by more than 50 percent compared to electric, making it the one energy choice that can make your home comfortable while giving you peace of mind that you are doing your part to protect our environment. With all energy costs on the rise, natural gas remains the best value. More than 80 percent of the natural gas used in the United States is produced in the United States.  This helps our economy and reduces dependence on foreign fuel. Natural gas furnaces have a longer life expectancy than heat pumps because furnaces are only used in the heating season. Electric heat pumps are used year-round, decreasing life expectancy.  Natural gas is the one energy choice that can make both your home and your conscience completely comfortable. If you’re ready to dump the pump, fill out this form, and we’ll contact you -- or call 1-800-292-4010.  *To be eligible for this offer, you must be an Alagasco customer in a single family residence switching from an electric heat pump to a natural gas furnace and electric air conditioner.  Installation must be by an approved Gas Advantage Contractor.  An Alagasco employee or other authorized personnel will verify the removal of existing heat pump and installation of a new electric air conditioner and natural gas furnace.  If the new equipment is financed by Alagasco through a Gas Advantage Contractor, the rebate will be applied as a down payment toward the purchase price. Credit approval is required.  Additional restrictions may apply.  Offer ends 3/31/09. Check out our Dryer Conversion Offer or Water Heater Conversion Offer.