Chocolate Covered Strawberries 1 pint strawberries 1/2 cup semisweet milk chocolate or white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening or coconut oil Rinse strawberries and pat dry. Line a sheet pan with wax paper. Melt chips and oil over low heat or in the microwave,...
February 2017 Newsletter
February 2017 NewsletterDownload Now Medical Alert Everyone wants to be independent. But sometimes living alone means there’s no one to assist you in an emergency. Other Articles in this Issue: Budgets Love Levelized BillingGeorgia Weekend RetreatsChocolate Covered...
What is Compressed Natural Gas and Why Is It Important?
You may be using natural gas to heat your home because about half the people in the United States are. They use natural gas for many reasons because it is one of the safest and cleanest sources of energy and also because the majority of the natural gas we use we get...
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie 1 whole chicken or 4 chicken breasts 1 can of cream of chicken soup 1/2 can water 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 stick margarine, melted 2 cups chicken broth Boil chicken until tender, then debone. Cut or break into bite...
How Can I Invest in Natural Gas?
You may have heard that natural gas is a fast-growing source of energy, and about half the households in the United States use natural gas to heat their homes. This is true, which makes natural gas a great resource and also a possibility for investment. Ways to Invest...
How Does Natural Gas Get to Your Home?
Over half of the households in the United States use natural gas to heat their homes, but some of them may not know how it is that their home gets heated. You probably know that natural gas is extracted from deep underground. When natural gas is extracted, however, it...
Natural Gas Appliances: A Gas Dryer
You may have heard that natural gas appliances can be very energy efficient. This is often true, so even though the initial cost of the natural gas appliance may be a bit more, you can save energy and money in the long run. If you are thinking about upgrading your...
January 2017 Newsletter
January 2017 NewsletterDownload Now Walton Grants Three Wishes Angie was diagnosed with an incurable kidney and bladder cancer. Learn how Walton Gas stepped in to help Angie and her daughter Sierra. Other Articles in this Issue: 5 Factors that Affect...
Tips for Saving Energy This Winter
It’s wintertime and the weather is getting colder. That also means your energy bill may be increasing a bit for the next couple of months, but there are a few things you can do to keep those costs lower. Check out these tips to save a little energy and money this...
Banana Pudding
1–1 1/2 boxes (11 oz.) vanilla wafers 1 large box (5.1 oz. or 6 1/2 cups servings size) instant vanilla pudding 1 container (12 oz.) Cool Whip 3 cups milk, cold 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk 5 or 6 bananas (optional – can also be made without bananas)...
How Does Cold Weather Impact Natural Gas Prices?
With winter in our midst, our concern will be keeping warm. We will be turning on our furnaces and bringing out extra blankets to fight off the cold. Heating our homes can be one of the bigger expenses we run into as far as utilities are concerned, and since everyone...
How Does Cold Weather Impact Natural Gas Pipelines
With winter in our midst, our concern will be keeping warm. We will be turning on our furnaces and bringing out extra blankets to fight off the cold. Heating our homes can be one of the bigger expenses we run into as far as utilities are concerned, and since everyone...
Factors That Affect Natural Gas Prices
We are all familiar with the flux of prices regarding fuel. There have been many times recently when gasoline prices have increased based on supply and demand, but what about natural gas? This resource heats our homes and gives us energy. What factors affect the...
December 2016 Newsletter
December 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Ultimate Fan Experience Winner Congratulations to Dick Roy of Lawrenceville for winning the Walton Gas Ultimate Fan Experience. Other Articles in this Issue: Walton EMC Honors Employee VeteransSafe Kids GeorgiaBanana...
Why Get Your Energy From Us?
We don’t make you pay more than you have to. At Walton EMC Natural Gas, we make paying your bills easy. For one, your bills are simple and don’t include hidden charges or unexpected increases. We also offer you competitive pricing month after month. And for your...
Natural Gas Appliances: Owning a Gas Water Heater
Natural gas is known for being used in a furnace or on your stove, but it can also be used for other appliances in your home. One of these appliances you may want to have as a natural gas appliance is your water heater. There are two main types of gas water heaters:...
Can Natural Gas Be Stored?
As you may know, natural gas is a fossil fuel that we use for energy in our homes and businesses. It is known as one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels because it gives off half as much carbon dioxide than coal when burned. That makes natural gas a good option for...
Pecan Crescent Cookies
1 cup butter at room temperature 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped 1 cup all-purpose flour Extra confectioner's sugar for coating cookieBeat confectioner's sugar, butter and vanilla with electric mixer in...
What is Natural Gas?
I’m sure you’ve heard of natural gas, and you probably even use it as a source of energy, but do you really know what natural gas is? When it comes down to it, what is it? What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a gas that occurs beneath the Earth’s surface. It is mostly...
November 2016 Newsletter
November 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Natural Gas Pre-Winter Check Follow these tips to keep your home functioning safely and efficiently. Other Articles in this Issue: GATE Card ExpirationPecan Crescent CookiesCall Before You Dig
What is the Risk of a Gas Leak?
When you are powering your home with Natural Gas, it is good to know all you can about it. With natural gas, people often wonder what the risk of having a gas leak is. The good news is natural gas is considered one of the safest and cleanest-burning fossil fuels. In...
What You Need to Know About Your Furnace
A natural gas furnace has three main parts that you need to be aware of. The first is your heat source. This is obviously what provides the warmth for your home. The next part is the distribution source, which is what moves the heat throughout your home. The last part...
Natural Gas Appliances: Owning A Gas Stove
Natural gas is a great option for many of the appliances in your house. Natural gas gives you everything you want and need with your appliances with no compromises. If you are looking into a new gas stove, below are a couple things you will want to consider before...
Taco Soup
Taco Soup 1 lb. ground beef1 onion36 oz. chili beans or pintos12 oz. whole kernel corn48 oz. diced tomatoes10 oz. Rotel tomatoes1 package taco seasoning mix Cook beef and onion, drain. Add all remaining Ingredients and simmer for 30 mins. Send us your recipes! The...
Oatmeal Carmelitas
Oatmeal Carmelitas Crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/4 cups margarine or butter, softenedFilling: 1 cup caramel ice cream topping3 tablespoons...
October 2016 Newsletter
October 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Help Walton Heat Homes and Hearts For more than 30 years, the Heating Energy Assistance Team (HEAT) has helped low-income Georgians pay their energy bills. Other Articles in this Issue: Charity Shoot Raises $20,000Gas Up the...
Natural Gas Prices: Fixed or Variable Rate?
With utilities like electricity and water, you have a monthly bill that you have to pay a certain rate for. Natural gas, however, is a little bit different. With your natural gas provider, you can choose whether or not you want to have a fixed or a variable rate for...
Natural Gas Rates: Fixed or Variable Rates?
With utilities like electricity and water, you have a monthly bill that you have to pay a certain rate for. Natural gas, however, is a little bit different. With your natural gas provider, you can choose whether or not you want to have a fixed or a variable rate for...
The History of Natural Gas
Natural gas has been around for millions of years, in fact, sometimes natural gas escaping from the earth would ignite leading to a fire from the earth. This was thought of as a divine or supernatural thing until more recently when we have harnessed the power of...
Tips for Conserving Energy
We all want to conserve a little energy to make that energy bill go down a little bit. There are several easy ways to conserve energy just by being more conscious about your energy usage. When thinking about your home appliances, there are a couple easy ways to...
The Basics of Using Natural Gas for Energy
Natural gas is used to heat about half the homes in the United States. It also generates about 33% of our electricity. Why is natural gas so popular and what are the advantages of using it? Natural gas is used for energy over coal and oil for several reasons. One...
September 2016 Newsletter
September 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Renew with Walton As a thank you for remaining a loyal Walton Gas customer, all renewing fixed rate customers will receive a gift from us. Other Articles in this Issue: Assistance for SeniorsGas Up the Stove with Oatmeal...
Sausage Alfredo
Sausage Alfredo 8 oz. pasta, cooked, drained1 package smoked sausage, diagonally cut into slices2 cups heavy cream2 teaspoons cajun seasoning1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, gratedPREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. SAUTE sausage in a...
August 2016 Newsletter
August 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Vote + Enter Vote for your favorite charity and enter to win! Other Articles in this Issue: Annual DDDC Recalculation Goes into Effect Sept. 1Severe Weather Safety from AGLLearn how to keep your family safe from a gas...
July 2016 Newsletter
July 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Natural Gas Grills: A Convenient Summer Cooking Option Natural gas grills eliminate the hassels of cleaning ashes or refilling a tank. Other Articles in this Issue: Walton Loves Giving BackWalton Gas employees spent an afternoon...
Grilled Seasoned Corn
Cilantro Seasoned Corn 3 cups corn 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped Combine first six ingredients in a microwavable container and stir well. Cover with wax...
June 2016 Newsletter
June 2016 NewsletterDownload Now Outdoor Natural Gas Fire Pits Adding a natural gas fire pit to your backyard can add both investment and entertaining value to your home. Other Articles in this Issue: More Refueling Options for Natural Gas VehiclesThe number of...
Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette
Fresh Strawberry Vinaigrette 2 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup extra virgin olive oil sweetener of choice Combine strawberries and vinegar in a blender and purée. Add oil and continue to purée. Add sweetener and purée until all...
Going Paperless
Everyone is busy – including you. Don’t waste time sorting through stacks of paper to find a bill only to spend more time and money making a trip to the post office. ADVANTAGES TO ONLINE BILLING: • Saves Paper • Convenient Online Payments • Email Reminders • Easy...
Call Before You Dig
Georgia state law requires all utility lines be marked before conducting mechanized digging. Calling Georgia 811 protects the public from harm as well as preventing utility service interruptions and costly damage. Always remember to call 811 before you dig.