Ideas, advice and news from North Shore Gas • May 2021

Does your dog love to dig? If so, we want to make them a star!

We're looking for a new "ambassadog" to star in our Safe Digging campaign and help us spread word about the importance of calling 811 before doing any work that involves digging. To enter our contest, send us a photo of your dog in a spot where they love to dig and fill out the form at the link below.

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Streamline your monthly payments

By enrolling in Budget Billing, you'll eliminate the peaks and valleys on your natural gas bill. We estimate your yearly energy cost and divide it into 12 equal payments. Find out more and enroll.

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Plant giveaway

We are proud supporters of the Chicago Botanic Garden's Plant Giveaway. Each Wednesday through Sunday, from mid-May through September, visitors can take seeds or seedlings home to plant — for free. Weather permitting, the giveaway takes place over 102 days, weekdays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and weekends, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Call 811 before starting your summer project

Natural gas pipes and other utilities run underground to your home or building. Before starting any task involving digging, call 811 two days before to have all the buried utilities marked. It's the law. If you hired someone to do the digging for you, they are required to call 811.

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Underground natural gas pipes — what's your responsibility

If you have a pool, fire pit or grill that uses natural gas, you most likely have a buried natural gas pipe running from your home or business to fuel them. Any natural gas piping running from our meter, inside and outside your home or business, is your responsibility, and you need to have them inspected on a regular basis.

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