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We Can Power Our Mobile World with RNG and Hydrogen
Right now, emissions concerns are at the forefront of policy discussions. With the transportation sector responsible for a large...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Renewable Energy Made Possible By Natural Gas at Miles Fiberglass and Composites
Miles Fiberglass and Composites (MFC) is a local woman and family-owned business headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon. With over six...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
A diverse energy approach includes natural gas
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has been the heart of Albany’s business community since 1904. As the strongest and most active...
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Clean Energy Careers in Natural Gas
Natural gas and its infrastructure provide thousands of Americans with good-paying jobs and a long career that’s constantly evolving. As...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Cultivating Sustainability: the role of RNG in promoting vibrant gardens
The Pacific Northwest has emerged from the darkness of winter just in time for National Gardening Week. Master gardeners and hobbyists...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Two-thirds of Americans Want Energy Choices
A new Pew Research Center poll found that 67% of Americans would like the country to keep a mix of fossil fuels and renewable energy,...
Jan 2, 20232 min read
Natural Gas Makes that IPA Possible
By Fred Geschwill, Owner of F & B Farms and Nursery On Aug. 4, we celebrate IPA Day. August is usually the busiest time of year for a hop...
Jan 2, 20231 min read
11.28.22 NWGA Letter to WA SBCC
November 29, 2022 Washington State Building Code Council ATTN: Washington State Building Code Council Members (via email) 1500 Jefferson...
Nov 28, 20222 min read
10.31.22 NWGA Letter to OR DEQ
October 31, 2022 Oregon Department of Environmental Quality ATTN: Nicole Singh (via email) 700 NE Multnomah St., Room 600 Portland, OR...
Oct 31, 20222 min read
INFLATION REDUCTION ACT: INCENTIVES FOR ALTERNATIVE FUELS
Guest Blog by Alex Schay, NW Alliance for Clean Transportation The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) contains numerous incentives for [...]
Oct 11, 20222 min read
GARBAGE: IMPORTANT ENERGY SOURCE
If you live in Spokane, you know about its waste-to-energy facility which burns up to 800 tons of solid waste a day and can generate 22...
Sep 29, 20223 min read
A BRIEF PRIMER ON HYDROGEN PRODUCTION AND THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT
On August 16, 2022, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. The 755-page legislation touches on a variety...
Sep 23, 20223 min read
NATURAL GAS NEEDS TO PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN OUR EVER-EVOLVING NET ZERO ENERGY SYSTEM
Guest Blog: Onboard Dynamics For our society to prosper and thrive while also meeting our environmental goals, there needs to be...
Aug 9, 20223 min read
OPINION: THE CASE FOR RENEWABLE GAS IN A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE, NOT JUST ELECTRICITY
NWGA Board member for FortisBC, Joe Mazza, vice-president of energy supply and resource development, submitted an opinion editorial
Aug 3, 20221 min read
GUEST BLOG: GAS INFRASTRUCTURE KEY FOR CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
A report by researchers at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy presents a well-rounded view on the role that natural gas...
Jul 19, 20222 min read
ENERGY SAVING HACKS FOR HOMEOWNERS IN 2022 – PART TWO OF TWO
Two weeks ago, we posted a blog outlining how homeowners can revolutionize their home energy use, particularly in the kitchen. To read...
Jun 27, 20222 min read
AS RENEWABLES INCREASINGLY DOMINATE THE POWER GRID, DEMAND FOR NATURAL GAS STORAGE WILL INCREASE
Written for the NWGA by Scott Smith – President, Spire Storage Although projections reflect that demand for natural gas in the Western...
Jun 15, 20223 min read
ENERGY SAVING HACKS FOR HOMEOWNERS IN 2022 – PART ONE OF TWO
The global implementation of natural gas in residential properties has grown substantially since the mid-19th century. In addition, the...
Jun 6, 20222 min read
ANNUAL ENERGY CONFERENCE
On Jun 8 and 9, over 150 attendees will gather in Sunriver, Oregon to join the NWGA at their 2022 Annual Energy Conference. In addition...
May 18, 20222 min read
WASHINGTON BUILDING CODES GO ROGUE
The use of natural gas or electricity in future commercial building heating systems in Washington will be significantly restricted after...
May 10, 20222 min read
Washington anti-natural gas rule panned as 'end run' around Legislature
By Brett Davis (The Center Square) – Washington is the first state in the nation to mandate that new commercial and multi-family...
Apr 28, 20223 min read
Inslee goes full throttle against natural gas
By Don Jenkins Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday blasted home use of natural gas as a threat to the planet and children. Hosting an...
Apr 22, 20222 min read
BUILDING CODES DRIVING UP HOUSING PRICES
According to a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, changes to building codes over the past ten years have added...
Apr 12, 20222 min read
STAY SAFE – CALL BEFORE YOU DIG
Spring is here, and so is the beginning of gardening season and backyard projects. CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! Please, it is actually federal...
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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