Natural gas expansion to benefit Starkville, MSU, Oktibbeha County

Atmos Energy announced Thursday it’ll expand natural gas service to further benefit Starkville, Mississippi State University (MSU) and surrounding areas.

Project is one that impacts a major attraction in starkville.

The public service commissioner said its all about keeping the cost of living down and the price of heat down.

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We know for a fact this will save people money in their monthly budget."

Brandon presley-public service commissioner 0:00-0:05;24 through a partnership with msu and atmos energypreside nt, mark keenum said workers will replace the horsepark's heating system with one thats more energy efficient.

"to help serve our needs here at the mississippi horse park."

Keenum said atmos energy workers are installing 2 miles of a natural gas pipeline at the horsepark..16 low cost heaters will save the university half of its energy and half the cost.

((sot)) "we'll be able to pay for the heaters in less than 5 years due to the energy savings we're going to have."

Mark keenum-mississippi state university president 0: public service commissioner brandon presley said not only will the horsepark save money..

But 250 household members will also save half of their heating costs.

"we are helping to expand and give options for energy to folks who live in these rural areas."

Executive director of the mississippi horsepark bricklee miller said she worked on this project for over 10 years.

((sot)) "its an economic driver for everything for the mississippi horsepark and also for the citizens in the area."

Bricklee miller-executive director, mississippi horsepark atmos energy workers began construction on the gas line this week.

Miller said members will hold a pre-construction bid meeting to discuss the heaters and total project costs.

Live in starkville nicole dantzler wtva nine news.

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