City of Berkeley Agrees to Repeal Ban on Natural Gas in New Construction as Required by Federal Law
In the wake of a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that found the City…
In a step that will safeguard affordability for consumers, ICC Board of Directors removes anti-competitive provisions from 2024 International Energy Conservation Code
The International Code Council’s Board of Directors today approved appeals from AGA and others to the 2024 International Energy Conservation…
AGA calls on Administration to focus on energy affordability, reliability and security ahead of State of the Union Address
Ahead of President Biden’s fourth State of the Union Address to Congress, American Gas Association President and CEO Karen Harbert…
IECC appeals board recommendation is a loss of affordability for American families and low-income communities, fight not yet over
The International Code Council’s appeals board rejected all appeals challenging the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) in a recommendation…
Americans Access to Life Saving Medicine Relies on Natural Gas
Today, the American Gas Association (AGA) unveiled Advancing America’s Pharmaceuticals: The Value of Natural Gas to U.S. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, the…
Overwhelming Support for Gas Appliances Pushes DOE to Go from Banning 96% of Gas Stoves to Maintaining 97% of the Market
The U.S. Department of Energy today issued a direct final Cooking Products Rule that preserved a majority of gas cooktops…
Biden Pause on American LNG will Slow Economic Growth, Boost Emissions and International Adversaries
In a move designed to assuage climate activist groups, the Biden Administration has announced a pause on all pending approvals of U.S.…
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Confirms Berkeley Gas Ban Preempted by Federal Law
“This precedent is a victory for safeguarding energy choice with national implications,” said Karen Harbert, AGA president and CEO. “Natural…
AGA Challenges Newly Released Department of Energy Furnace Rule
The American Gas Association (AGA) joined other trade associations and one manufacturer in filing a legal challenge today to the…
Study Finds Natural Gas Plays Essential Role in the Healthcare Industry
As part of its Advancing America series, the American Gas Association (AGA) released a new study today outlining the critical…
AGA Responds to EPA Methane Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced final revised methane and volatile organic compound (“VOC”) emission standards for the oil…
Mutual Aid program helps Avista to quickly restore service to 36,000 gas customers
More than 36,000 Avista customers now have restored access to natural gas service following an interruption due to a farmer-damaged…