Natural gas is used to generate electricity.
So by cutting down your electric use, you can help reduce demand for natural gas. By reducing demand for natural gas, we can take some of the pressure off natural gas prices which have climbed significantly in recent years. You can do all sorts of things to save energy that will consequently benefit your bank account and the environment. Trees and shrubs beautify your home, but they also help cool your home against the blazing sun in the summer and protect against harsh winds in the winter, and they improve air quality by filtering impurities. Planting native plants cuts down on watering.