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Intermountain Gas Named 2012 Recipient of AGA Safety Achievement Award

Wednesday May 22, 2013 by Ben

Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) today recognized a number of natural gas utilities and transmission companies at its Annual Operations Conference and Biennial Exhibition for achieving outstanding records for employee safety, motor vehicle safety and accident prevention. … read more

Northwest Utilities Tackling Power System Complexities in PNUCC’s 2013 NW Regional Forecast

Thursday May 2, 2013 by Ben

Portland, Ore. — PNUCC’s 2013 Northwest Regional Forecast, released this week, provides a look at the Pacific Northwest’s electric power landscape for the next decade, compiling utility information on loads and resources to frame our energy future picture.  It is … read more

America’s Natural Gas Utilities: Investing in Our Energy Future

Thursday April 18, 2013 by Ben

Houston, TX – The largest global gas event of the year will leave a legacy for generations. The American Gas Association (AGA) announced today that a portion of the proceeds from the 17th International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied … read more

Natural gas methane emissions focus of new WSU study

Wednesday April 17, 2013 by Ben
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s (WSU) Laboratory for Atmospheric Research is leading a nationwide field study to better understand methane emissions associated with the distribution of natural gas.
Beginning this month, a WSU research team led by Regents Professor … read more

Report Finds Growth of Natural Gas Vehicles(NGVs) Would Not Cause Spike in Natural Gas Prices

Thursday April 11, 2013 by Ben

WASHINGTON–A new study from the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF) finds that a transition to natural gas-fueled heavy duty and light duty vehicles over the next decade will have a minimal impact on natural gas prices.

The report, “Driving on … read more

Northwest Gas Association’s 2013 Natural Gas Outlook Highlights Abundant Supply, Growing Generation Demand

Wednesday April 10, 2013 by Ben

Portland, OR – This week the Northwest Gas Association (NWGA) released the 2013 edition of their annual Natural Gas Outlook Study, a regional look at natural gas supply, demand and infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest.

Released annually, the Gas Outlook … read more

U.S. Domestic Natural Gas Resources at Record Levels

Tuesday April 9, 2013 by Ben

Washington, DC – The American Gas Association (AGA), in coordination with the Potential Gas Committee (PGC), today released the PGC’s year-end 2012 biennial report: Potential Supply of Natural Gas in the United States. The new assessment finds that the … read more

NW Natural reminds you to call before you dig this spring

Monday April 1, 2013 by Ben

PORTLAND, Ore. – April is Safe Digging Month, and as property owners and contractors plan yard improvement projects this spring, NW Natural reminds you to call 811 to have underground utility lines located at least two business days before you … read more

AGA Report: Natural Gas is the Best Heating Choice for Consumers

Wednesday March 27, 2013 by Ben

Washington, D.C. – The American Gas Association (AGA) today announced its 2013 residential space and water heating cost estimates, which demonstrate how using natural gas may cost less than other major home energy sources. According to estimates, customers can save … read more

Natural Gas Utilities: Protecting Infrastructure From Emerging Threats

Tuesday March 12, 2013 by Ben

Washington, D.C. – While the U.S. House and Senate hold hearings on cybersecurity, the American Gas Association (AGA) Cybersecurity Strategy Task Force (CSTF) met in Albuquerque, NM continuing its work to help minimize cyber vulnerabilities or potential cyber-related disruptions of … read more