Natural gas helps Floridians save money, improve efficiency, and stay up and running year-round. That’s why families ask for it by name when building their dream homes. Restaurant owners choose it for its resilience during storm season. And custom builders recommend it because buyers see it as an upgrade. Hear directly from people in each of these roles, who have all personally experienced the benefits of natural gas.
Residential
Robin Fisher — Florida Homeowner
When we decided to build our dream house, we wanted to make sure we had natural gas.”
For Robin and Rhoda Fisher, natural gas wasn’t just about convenience, but confidence, too. They wanted a water heater for consistently hot showers, a range for meals cooked to perfection, and a generator that ensured their family would never go without. As their number of natural gas appliances went up, Robin and his wife saw their energy costs go down. No wonder it was their first choice for energy in their dream home.
Business
Michael Cardone & William Patrick — Florida Restaurant
Natural gas has always been reliable for us and a backbone of our restaurant.”
For Florida businesses, consistency and reliability matter. That’s why Michael Cardone, district manager at Vine & Olive, says natural gas was the right choice for powering their restaurants. He says they’ve never had an outage, even during hurricane season. The restaurant’s commercial range, fryer and hot water system also makes operations more efficient. Culinary director William Patrick says their goal entrée time is 12 minutes—and natural gas allows them to deliver. Both Michael and William agree: Natural gas isn’t just a cooking tool. It’s foundational to the success of the business.
Builders
Tom Dutton & Kristen Krusell — Custom Home Builders
First question I ask: Is gas available? That’s how critical it is in our builds.”
Custom home builders, Tom and Kristen understand what Florida homeowners want. One of the top requests? A natural gas range. But cooking meals at a precise temperature is only the beginning. Tankless water heaters allow multi-generational families to enjoy unlimited hot water for showers. Tom also says natural gas dryers are efficient, which helps reduce energy costs. And when storms roll in? Natural gas lets families enjoy uninterrupted service—and greater peace of mind.
