Natural gas is the smart choice
for temporary heat in your construction project
Save money!
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- Natural gas is economical. Save up to 50% over propane − savings that go straight to your bottom line! Calculate your potential savings here.
- Eliminate weekend/off hour visits to the job site to switch fuel tanks − your gas supply is constant and dependable.
Save time!
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- Natural gas is a drier heat source. Cure concrete, adhesives and paint faster and more cost-effectively than other energy sources.
- Allows quicker completion of interior work.
- Keeps your project on schedule.
Work safely!
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- Avoid injuries − no heavy propane tanks or cylinders to lift.
- No delivery trucks − no tanks to clutter the job site.
- Meets ventilation requirements.
Getting your construction heat is easy.
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Determine if your project is in MichCon's service territory
The Michigan Public Service Commission maintains a statewide listing of electric and gas utility companies and the general areas they serve.
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Apply for a service line online or contact us
Southeast Michigan: 800.338.0178
(Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne counties)
Other Michigan counties: 800.533.6220
Note: It is important to allow a minimum of four weeks from time of application for a residential service installation and six weeks for a commercial service installation.
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Ensure that your site will be ready for the service line
- Site is within six inches of final grade
- Service path from the street to the meter location is clear of obstructions
- The meter location is clearly marked.

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Arrange for construction heaters to be delivered to your job site
For local equipment rental, use this list* or check yellowpages.com under the heading Contractors Equipment and Supplies − Rental Equipment.
Hot Tot construction heater photo courtesy of Schwank
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