ENVIRONMENT
Natural gas is essential for achieving our nation’s energy goals.
America’s natural gas industry will be essential to achieve a net-zero emissions future.
Climate change is a defining challenge across the globe, and natural gas, natural gas utilities, and the delivery infrastructure are essential to meeting our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. By including natural gas, advanced fuels, and our world-class infrastructure, we can expand our opportunities to slash emissions, unleash greater innovation and enhance energy reliability.
Environment
By the Numbers
69% decline
Emissions from natural gas distribution systems have declined 69% since 1990.
$100 Million
Natural gas utilities are investing more than $100 million to advance low- and zero-carbon technologies to protect our environment.
30-year lows
Natural gas efficiency, combined with the growth of renewable energy, has led to energy-related carbon dioxide emissions hitting 30-year lows.
Net-Zero Emissions Opportunities for Gas Utilities
Net-Zero Emissions Opportunities for Gas Utilities presents a national-level approach that leverages the unique advantages of gas technologies and distribution infrastructure. The study underscores the range of scenarios and technology opportunities available as the nation, regions, states and communities develop and implement ambitious emissions reductions plans.
By including natural gas, advanced fuels and our world-class infrastructure, we can expand our opportunities to slash emissions, unleash greater innovation and enhance energy reliability.
A Reliable and Resilient Energy System is Essential to the U.S. Economy
The natural gas system’s physical characteristics provide stability to the energy system. With an underground, looped infrastructure, pipelines are shielded from many major disruptive events.