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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...
Congress Makes Significant Strides to Support Communities, Enhance Pipeline Safety
Washington, D.C. – America’s natural gas utilities are pleased to see important energy provisions, community protections and the reauthorization of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)...
Incoming AGA Chair Says 2021 Will Be A Pivotal Year for the Gas System
WASHINGTON, D.C. – David Anderson, Chair of the Board of Directors for the American Gas Association (AGA) for 2021, is taking on the role at a time when the industry continues to innovate and advance a low carbon...
Natural Gas is the Low-Carbon Affordable Fuel This Winter
Washington, D.C. – Today, during its annual Winter Outlook, the American Gas Association (AGA) announced that customers who use natural gas to heat their homes could expect to see bills up to 71 percent lower than...
David Anderson, NW Natural, to Lead as AGA Chair
Washington D.C. – David H. Anderson , President & CEO of NW Natural in Portland, OR, will Chair the American Gas Association (AGA) Board of Directors in 2021. The Board voted unanimously during a virtual meeting earli...
AGA Presents 2020 Distinguished Service Award to Kent Larson
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) awarded the 2020 Distinguished Service Award to Kent Larson. Kent Larson served Xcel Energy for 38 years as an operations leader in the energy industry. Larson was...
Natural Gas Associations Band Together to Expand National Mutual Aid Program
Washington, D.C. – Last week, the American Gas Association (AGA), American Public Gas Association (APGA), Northeast Gas Association (NGA), Southern Gas Association (SGA) and the MEA Energy Association (MEA) announced...
AGA Commends Senate Passage of Pipeline Safety Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association commends the work of the United States Senate in passing S.2299 , the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020 by unanimous...
New NEPA Helps U.S. Continue to Build World-Class Natural Gas Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. – The final rule released today by the Council on Environmental Quality to update the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) will help promote predictability and transparency in the permitting proce...
Natural Gas Utilities Invest $3.8 Million Per Day Helping Customers Save Money and Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
Washington, D.C. – America’s natural gas utilities are helping customers save money and reduce their carbon footprint. A new report by the American Gas Association (AGA) shows that natural gas utilities invested...
Energy Industry Pushing Congress for Critical Energy Assistance Dollars
Washington, D.C. - In a letter sent to U.S. House and Senate leadership, seven energy industry trade associations are urging Congress to fully fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at a level of...
Supreme Court Ruling Brings Hope of Clean, Affordable Energy Closer to Consumers on the Atlantic Coast
Washington, D.C. – Karen Harbert, President and CEO of the American Gas Association (AGA) said the following after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the U.S. Forest Service has the authority to grant pipeline right of way ...