California's electric rates are the highest in the nation. Using gas wherever possible lowers the energy bill. I noticed a drop in our bill when I started cooking with gas, rather than electric. We have a gas water heater and a gas furnace, as well.
Everything in my house is electric .. and the monthly bills during certain times of the year can put me close to backruptcy
My mother's house is gas and I sure do miss cooking on a gas stove .. electric is just not the same
I kinda figured that was it. This place is the first place I've lived where nothing is gas, or even propane. It is all electric. I think my highest bill so far is $88, although it might have gotten a little higher than that with the AC. And this is a pretty good sized place.