Fueling 250 Years: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
This July, the country is celebrating its 250th birthday. Two hundred fifty years of advancing American ingenuity, resilience and tenacity – and what better partner to further those ideals than natural gas? Natural gas utilities are an integral part of their communities, supporting and serving the American public both on and off the job each and every day.
Today, more than 189 million Americans and 5.8 million businesses use natural gas. Why? In a word – commitment. Natural gas utilities are committed to affordability, implementing standard business practices that help save American families an average $1,030 every year. They’re committed to sustainability, driving down emissions from the natural gas distribution system over 70% since 1990. Most importantly, natural gas utilities are committed to safety, investing $37 billion each year in programs that keep families and communities safe. It’s that commitment that makes American consumers choose natural gas, with more than one new customer signing up for residential gas service every minute.
For generations, natural gas has helped fuel American homes, businesses, manufacturers and communities, providing the energy needed to support economic growth and opportunity. As the country celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, natural gas is supporting the past, fueling today and innovating for the future.