In 1996 the gas service area was extended south around Otter Tail Lake and the City of Ottertail, and north around Little Pine and Big Pine Lakes. We currently serve over 2000 customers in and around the City of Perham. In the home natural gas is used for heating, cooling, cooking, drying clothes, water heating, fireplaces, outdoor cooking, and outdoor lighting. Natural gas costs less to use than electricity, heating oil, propane or kerosene. Fortunately, natural gas is the largest source of energy produced in North America and it remains plentiful and affordable.
Natural gas is today's environmental energy choice.
Because it is clean burning, natural gas is the preferred fuel for preserving our environment and reducing air pollution. Continued use of natural gas can help address air quality issues including smog, acid rain, and greenhouse gas emissions. Gas is released by drilling holes into rocks. Once the gas is processed it is moved through the 2 million-mile underground delivery system. The gas is kept moving by compression, with pressure regulated at pumping stations.