Investing in the Future
The natural gas industry is at the cutting edge of technological advancements at nearly every part of business operations. Continued investment in these innovations is critical for continuing to drive best-in-class safety, reliability and affordability in natural gas service.
But what does innovative gas technology look like, and what’s its actual impact?
Let’s start with energy efficiency investments. Natural gas utilities are at the forefront of improving efficiency both in their own distribution systems AND by helping customers with programs that encourage weatherization and appliance efficiency. With all of these efforts, natural gas utilities invest $4.1 million every day across the country in improving energy efficiency. This means utilities can serve an ever-growing customer base with less gas, helping keep costs low for families and communities. Energy efficiency programs also help reduce emissions, helping the U.S. reach our environmental goals. Emissions from the natural gas delivery system have declined 70% since 1990 and residential greenhouse gas emissions are expected to decline 40% by 2040.
Investing in natural gas isn’t just about investing in affordable, reliable fuel for today, it’s about the future. These investments also fuel bleeding-edge supply technology like advanced leak detection technologies, renewable natural gas integration, and hydrogen blending. Innovation is transforming how natural gas is produced, delivered, and used. These advancements don’t just improve performance – they advance progress toward a lower-carbon future. With continued investment in these cutting-edge solutions, natural gas utilities are creating opportunities for cleaner operations, smarter infrastructure, and best-in-class service for customers.
Innovation in natural gas isn’t just meeting today’s needs – it’s laying the groundwork for the sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy systems of tomorrow.