Gas furnace and electric air conditioner This is the traditional choice found in most Utah homes. A central natural gas-fueled furnace produces heat in winter that is ducted throughout the house.

Re the June 30 Forum Page commentary by Frank Benditt, “Power to the people”: His article is well-written, and it is his opinion that he does not want to see the gas industry taken over… ...

Nearly 40% of U.S. electricity is generated by natural gas, so extreme heat, brought on by climate change, ... Turn on your air conditioner, if you’re lucky enough to have one.

Manufacturers last year shipped more than 3.6 million heat pumps across the US, outpacing the nearly 3 million gas furnaces shipped last year, the heating and air conditioning trade organization said.