Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Confirms Berkeley Gas Ban Preempted by Federal Law
“This precedent is a victory for safeguarding energy choice with national implications,” said Karen Harbert, AGA president and CEO. “Natural…
AGA Challenges Newly Released Department of Energy Furnace Rule
The American Gas Association (AGA) joined other trade associations and one manufacturer in filing a legal challenge today to the…
Study Finds Natural Gas Plays Essential Role in the Healthcare Industry
As part of its Advancing America series, the American Gas Association (AGA) released a new study today outlining the critical…
AGA Responds to EPA Methane Rule
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced final revised methane and volatile organic compound (“VOC”) emission standards for the oil…
Mutual Aid program helps Avista to quickly restore service to 36,000 gas customers
More than 36,000 Avista customers now have restored access to natural gas service following an interruption due to a farmer-damaged…
AGA responds to President Biden’s use of Defense Production Act powers to fund electric heat pumps
“Energy security is a top priority for AGA. We are deeply disappointed to see the Defense Production Act, which is…
American Gas Association Responds to FERC’s Winter Storm Elliott Report
“This FERC report aligns closely with our own concerns following Winter Storm Elliott,” said Matthew Agen, AGA’s Chief Regulatory Counsel,…
American Gas Association Winter Heating Forecast shows lower prices and higher production following previous year’s record costs
American Gas Association analysis shows lower natural gas prices for consumers as Americans prepare for an El Niño winter that…
Hydrogen Hub Announcement Aids Decarbonization
“This is a monumental step for all of us who care about decreasing emissions swiftly and affordably” said AGA President…
Jerry Norcia of DTE Energy Elected Chair of AGA Board of Directors
“Natural gas has always been a cornerstone for America’s energy portfolio, and it continues to play a vital role in…
AGA Presents Natural Gas Industry Awards
The American Gas Association this week presented a slate of awards, recognizing outstanding effort on behalf of our industry.
AGA Releases Natural Gas Efficiency Programs Report
In 2020 alone, U.S. natural gas efficiency programs saved 325 million therms of energy. This equates to 1.7 million metric…