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AGA Opposes Proposal to Ban Natural Gas Appliances
Washington, DC - The Sierra Club today petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a federal ban on gas appliances. “Any proposal that bans natural gas or natural gas appliances would be harmful to...
Study: Investors View Natural Gas Utilities as Desirable Investments
Washington, D.C./Ottawa, ON – I nvestors continue to see natural gas utilities as a great investment, according to a new report commissioned by t he American Gas Association (AGA) and the Canadian Gas Association (CGA...
AGA Statement Regarding Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Karen Harbert made the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency: “The...
DOE’s Proposed Furnace Standard Will Place Undue Burden on Customers
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of proposed rulemaking for Energy Conservation Standards for Residential Furnaces that will effectively ban cost-effective and efficient natural...
Natural Gas Industry Gathers to Promote Safety
New Orleans, LA – The industry's premier gathering of natural gas utility and transmission company operators across North America and the world is occurring this week. The 2022 American Gas Association Operations...
AGA Statement on Modifications to the National Environmental Policy Act
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) issued the following statement on the Council on Environmental Quality’s modifications to regulations for implementing the procedural provisions of the National...
AGA Statement After Supreme Court Decided Not to Review D.C. Circuit Decision to Vacate Spire STL Pipeline’s FERC Certificate
Washington, DC - American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Karen Harbert released the following statement after the Supreme Court decided not to review the D.C. Circuit’s decision to vacate the Spire STL...
Supreme Court Reinstates Access to Natural Gas
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision today that reinstate s EPA’s 2020 rule under S ection 401 of the Clean Water Act pending appeal , preventing states from abus ing this law to block projects...
AGA Members Are Ready to Implement New Pipeline Valve Requirements
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association (AGA) members stand ready to implement new requirements for automatic and remotely controlled shut - off valves as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing safety. T he...
Energy Trades write to Pres. Biden seeking meeting on Natural Gas supply solutions
The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, The Natural Gas Supply Association, The American Gas Association, and the Independent Petroleum Association of America, on behalf of the people and companies they...
AGA Says FERC Is Overstepping Its Role
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) filed a Request for Rehearing and Clarification with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding its Updated Policy Statement on Certification and Ne...
AGA Statement Regarding Ban On Russian Energy Imports to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Karen Harbert made the following statement regarding the announcement by President Biden today that his administration is banning Russian oil, natura...
DOE Says Natural Gas is Most Affordable
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that natural gas is 3.4 times more affordable than electricity and significantly more affordable than several other residential energy sources for...
AGA Chair Says Natural Gas Utilities Play a Crucial Role in Keeping Our Nation Strong
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association (AGA) Chair Kimberly S. Greene today addressed the CFA Society of New York to outline the essential role that natural gas utilities play in supporting our nation’s economic...
The State of America’s Natural Gas Utilities is Strong
AGA Sets the Facts Straight Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association released its 2022 Playbook today, bringing much needed clarity to the debate about our energy future in the U.S. Nearly 187 million Americans...
Natural Gas Is American Strength
Washington, D.C. – Natural gas prices in Europe closed at $30.75 per MMbtu today, up 6% since Friday, 12% since the war in Ukraine began and climbed over $43 at one point. By contrast, the price in the U.S. at the Hen...
AGA Statement on the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Natural Gas Markets
Washington, D.C. – Statement from American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Karen Harbert on the impact of the war in Ukraine on natural gas markets: “With the unfolding chaos abroad and disruption to Europe’s...
FERC Decisions Could Halt Energy Flow To Customers
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) released the following statement regarding activities on February 17, 2022 at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): “FERC’s actions today could hinder t...
America’s Natural Gas Industry Will be Essential to Achieve a Net-Zero Emissions Future
Washington, D.C. - At a media event today, American Gas Association (AGA) Chair, and Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Southern Company Gas, Kim Greene, joined AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert to...
Edith Naegele Joins AGA as Vice President, Membership and Strategic Development
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) today announced that Edith Naegele has joined the organization as Vice President, Membership and Strategic Development replacing Vice President and Corporate Secre...