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The Pacific Northwest’s Energy Future Depends on Gas-Electric Coordination
The Pacific Northwest is at a critical energy juncture. As demand for electricity surges—driven by electrification, rapid growth in data...
2 days ago2 min read
Hydrogen: Clean and Reliable Fuel of the Future for Vehicles and Industrial Applications
As an essential component of the world’s transition to decarbonized energy sources, hydrogen is emerging as a crucial alternative fuel...
Aug 43 min read
MEDIA RELEASE: NWGA Names Kelly Fukai as New Chief Executive Officer
Media Contact D. Scott Peterson peterson@libertystarstrategies.com 503.236.8776 Portland, OR – The Northwest Gas Association (NWGA) is...
Jul 282 min read
Unleashing the Potential of Biogas and Biomethane: A Sustainable Energy Breakthrough
NW Gas Association likes to share research by independent organizations from around the world that highlight trends and innovations...
Jul 142 min read
Balancing the Grid: Why Natural Gas Remains Essential in the Northwest’s Clean Energy Transition
As the Pacific Northwest accelerates toward a low-carbon future, policymakers and planners face a growing tension: how to balance...
Jun 113 min read
Coordinated Action Needed to Ensure Northwest Energy Reliability
By: Camilo Amezquita , Vice President and General Manager, Williams Northwest Pipeline Larry Bekkedahl , Senior Vice President,...
Jun 33 min read
The Pacific Northwest’s Green Energy Ambitions: A Gridlocked Reality
Natural gas played a vital role in maintaining electricity supply during extreme cold snaps. The January 2024 cold snap exposed critical vulnerabilities in the Western energy system when natural gas derates coincided with load shedding, demonstrating that reliable electric service during extreme weather increasingly depends on planning that traditional siloed forecasting methods fail to address.
May 143 min read
NWGA Letter to Oregon Department of Energy Regarding Oregon Energy Strategy
NWGA's comments to ODOE are intended to enhance the OES process and to contribute to a comprehensive, responsible, and sustainable energy strategy for Oregon’s future.
May 75 min read
Why Electrification Could Cost the Pacific Northwest More Than It Bargained For
The push toward a fully electrified, zero-emissions future is firmly established in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. The region...
Apr 224 min read
Natural Gas: The Backbone of Reliable Power
The Crucial Role of Natural Gas in Supporting the AI-Driven Economy The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is rapidly reshaping the...
Apr 92 min read
NWGA Letter to Washington State Building Code Council
March 15, 2025 Washington State Building Code Council ATTN: Council Members via sbcc@des.wa.gov 1500 Jefferson Street SE P.O. Box 41449...
Mar 175 min read
The City of Ashland vs. Energy Choice and Housing Affordability
On February 18, 2025, the Ashland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance imposing impact fees on the installation of natural gas...
Mar 33 min read
Why Hybrid Heating Systems are a Great Choice
The Northwest Gas Association regularly promotes emerging technologies that use natural gas to advance energy efficiency and regional...
Feb 103 min read
NWGA Letter to Ashland City Council on Proposed Ordinance 3254 – a 100% Tax on Gas Appliances in New Residential Construction.
Letter to Ashland City Council on Ord. 3254 - a 100% tax on natural gas appliances disguised as an "impact fee" in new residential builds.
Feb 62 min read
The Rapid Growth of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): A 400% Surge in Five Years
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is emerging as a transformative energy source with the potential to drive sustainability and reduce...
Jan 92 min read
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