RESEARCH & DATA
The NWGA’s annual Natural Gas Outlook seeks to provide insight into the Northwest’s natural gas market by aggregating publicly available data from our member companies and other key energy stakeholders. Read on for links to some of the key sources.
Gas and Electric Coordination Initiative
The Pacific Northwest energy landscape is evolving rapidly, with more frequent extreme weather events and increasing energy demand placing new pressures on reliability and resource adequacy. The January 2024 cold weather event revealed that the Pacific Northwest’s energy system is dangerously close to having an insufficient supply, highlighting the critical need for enhanced coordination between electric and natural gas systems to ensure a resilient and reliable energy supply.
Regional Gas Outlook
In this study, we examine several dynamics affecting Pacific Northwest natural gas consumers. The Outlook relies primarily on external, publicly available resources for information on natural gas supply prospects and commodity prices. Regional demand and capacity data are drawn from NWGA member company planning processes, including the Integrated Resource Plan from each of our members that are required to file with utility commissions.
Natural Gas Facts
These resources provide an overview of natural gas and the myriad of benefits that this domestic, clean, safe, low-cost, dependable and abundant energy source offers Pacific Northwest (PNW) consumers. Already, 3.2 million regional natural gas users are enjoying its economic and environmental advantages, but expanding the use and applications of natural gas will help provide an economically feasible, cleaner environment for future generations.
