AGA Appeal of 2024 IECC
The American Gas Association (AGA) appeals the provisions addressing electric vehicle readiness, electric readiness and photovoltaic readiness, and greenhouse gas…
Environment & Climate
AGA’s natural gas utility members deliver clean, abundant, affordable natural gas produced in Northern America.
Because natural gas is highly efficient and emits considerably less carbon dioxide, sulfur, nitrogen or particulates when combusted than other fossil fuels, natural gas results in a smaller environmental impact than other energy sources.
Supplies of natural gas are becoming even more environmentally friendly. Biogas is made from non-food sources of organic waste, such as landfill and manure. When cleaned to pipeline quality, biogas becomes Renewable Natural Gas that can be delivered to residential and commercial customers. Natural gas also provides a critical back up for intermittent sources of renewable energy, such as wind and solar. Natural gas utilities continually assess emerging technologies and methodologies to determine if existing procedures can be improved.
AGA works with members and leading experts to evaluate how new federal environmental regulatory proposals could impact natural gas local distribution systems and customers. We advocate for government rules and policies that protect the environment while allowing our natural gas utility members to continue to deliver clean, affordable natural gas to customers, safely and reliably.
If you would like more information regarding AGA’s environmental work, please contact Pam Lacey, Chief Regulatory Counsel, Office of General Counsel. If you would like more information about AGA’s climate change principles, please contact Richard Meyer, Vice President, Energy Markets, Analysis and Standards.
- AGA Climate Change Position Statement
- Natural Gas ESG/Sustainability
- Renewable Natural Gas
- Renewable Natural Gas Supply and Emissions Reduction Assessment
- Opportunities for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Emerging Natural Gas Direct-use Technologies
Environmental Issues & Resources Links
- AGA Member Voluntary Commitments in EPA Methane Challenge Program
- AGA Blowdown Emissions Reduction White Paper
- Differentiated Gas Summary and Tracker Nov 2021
AGA Comments to DOE on Draft Definition for Zero Emissions Buildings
The American Gas Association submitted the following comments to the U.S. Department of Energy in response to a request for…
EPA’s Draft Revised “Sandbox” Subpart W Reporting Forms – 2016
The American Gas Association (AGA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on EPA’s draft revised “Sandbox” Subpart W reporting forms for…
AGA Files Comments on EPA’s August 2023 Proposed Revisions to Subpart W of Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
On October 2, 2023, AGA and the American Public Gas Association (“APGA”) jointly filed detailed comments on EPA’s August 2023…
AGA Comments on DOE NODA
On September 1, AGA filed comments on the Department of Energy (DOE) Notification of Data Availability and Request for Comment (NODA):…