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The NWGA is a bi-national trade organization of the Pacific Northwest natural gas industry. Its mission is to promote the use of natural gas as a solution to the region’s energy, economic and environmental goals. The NWGA accomplishes its mission by telling the compelling natural gas story; by advocating for its members’ interests and by producing timely and regionally relevant information relating to natural gas.
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GUEST BLOG: Rethinking Natural Gas Bans
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Sometimes being first isn’t good. Such is the case with legislation making Washington the only state to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings.
Thankfully, the legislators ended their session in Olympia and left that bad idea on the table. However, it is destined to come back next year.
The issue is complicated and expensive. Earlier this year, Gov. Jay Inslee (D) unveiled it as part of a package to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It included a phase-out of natural gas for space and water heating by forbidding the use of fossil fuels for heating and hot water in new buildings by 2030.
2022 Annual Energy Conference
The 2022 Annual Energy Conference will be held June 8 & 9, in Bend, Oregon. Interested in being a sponsor for next year’s conference? Click here to us know.