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Natural Gas Customers Will Save Money and Lower Their Carbon Footprint Compared to Other Forms of Energy
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) announced today that natural gas customers could save up to 67 percent this winter compared to customers using other forms of energy and lower their carbon...
Report: U.S. Natural Gas Supply Remains Abundant
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Potential Gas Committee (PGC) released their year-end assessment of the nation’s estimated natural gas resource base at a virtual event hosted by the American Gas Association. Technically...
Kimberly Greene of Southern Company Gas Elected Chair of AGA Board of Directors
Kimberly Greene of Southern Company Gas Elected Chair of AGA Board of Directors Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Kimberly S. Greene, Chairman, President and CEO of...
AGA Honors Two Industry Leaders with the Distinguished Service Award
Sea Island, GA – At the 2021 American Gas Association Executive Conference, the nation’s natural gas utilities honored two visionary leaders who enhanced the natural gas industry through dedication to their companies...
Natural Gas Industry Gathers to Promote Safety
Kissimmee, FL – The natural gas industry's premier gathering of utility and transmission company operators across North America and the world is occurring this week. With multiple layers of COVID protocols and...
Natural Gas Continues to be the Most Affordable Residential Energy Source Says DOE
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has forecasted the average costs of five residential energy resources for 2021, finding natural gas to be approximately one-third as expensive for consumers...
Terri Oliva Joins AGA as Chief Financial Officer
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association today announced that Terri Oliva will join AGA as Chief Financial Officer, beginning in August. Oliva joins AGA from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) where she held t...
AGA Named Top Workplace by The Washington Post for Seventh Consecutive Year
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) has been named one of The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area for the seventh consecutive year . Selection is based solely on employee...
AGA Supports Intent of TSA Cybersecurity Regulations
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) supports today’s announcement by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of new regulations for pipeline cybersecurity. “We support the intent of the...
AGA Board of Directors Takes Step to Advance Cybersecurity, Safety, & Environmental Stewardship
Washington, D.C. – At an American Gas Association Board of Directors meeting today, the Board moved to advance their commitment to cybersecurity through a resolution to support reasonable cybersecurity regulations....
AGA Statement on Colonial Pipeline Incident
Washington, D.C. – Kimberly Denbow, the American Gas Association’s Managing Director, Security and Operations released the following statement regarding the cybersecurity incident involving the Colonial Pipeline Co....
AGA’s Harbert: Natural Gas Industry Has Proven Emissions Reduction Track Record
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association (AGA) President and CEO Karen Harbert made the following statement in response to President Biden setting a 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target: “America’s natural gas...
Natural Gas Distribution Emissions Continue to Fall
Washington, DC - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks , which shows that annual emissions from the natural gas distribution system declined 69...
Gas Utilities Support Methane Reduction Innovations
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) applauds the U.S. Department of Energy for allocating up to $35 million for a new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program focused on developing...
U.S. Sets New Two-Day Record for Natural Gas Delivery
Washington, D.C . – 151.7 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas was delivered in the United States on February 14, 2021 and 149.8 Bcf was delivered on February 15 making Sunday the second-highest delivery day ever a...
Picture the Potential: The 2021 AGA Playbook
Washington, D.C. – Today, the American Gas Association (AGA) launched the 2021 AGA Playbook . The theme, “Picture the Potential,” outlines how the natural gas industry is innovating today to create a brighter future f...
AGA Welcomes New Administration
Washington, D.C. – American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert today welcomed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, saying: “I want to extend my sincere congratulations to President Joe...
AGA Welcomes DOE Decision on Residential Furnaces and Commercial Water Heaters
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) welcomes a decision today by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on residential furnaces and commercial water heaters saying: “AGA fully supports DOE continuing to...
American Gas Foundation Announces Study Outlining Energy Resilience Framework
Washington, D.C. – Today the American Gas Foundation (AGF) released a new study providing context to the important role natural gas plays in creating a more resilient future. “If there is one thing that is clear from...
Statement by AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert on Violence in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C. – Today, AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert released the following statement about the ongoing unrest in the District of Columbia: “What we are seeing today in Washington, DC is a horrible and...