Squeezing Every BTU – Natural Gas Direct Use Opportunities and Challenges - Jan 2012

Squeezing Every BTU is about the the market and policy issues related to the using natural gas directly in homes and businesses. The study:

• Describes the efficiency, environemental, and affordability benefits of direct use
• Delves into the critical constraints that limit direct use as a consumer option and energy policy tool
• Provides recommendations to policymakers to ensure that the direct and distributed use of natural gas can make a long-term contribution to increasing energy efficiency and reducing emissions while providing consumers with a cost-effective energy choice.

For more information, contact Richard Meyer, Manager Policy Analysis, (202) 824-7134