Monthly Archives: June 2021

Jacob Barron Looking to Buy a Home? Look for Natural Gas 

There’s a lot to think about before buying a home. In all the forms and financing and inspections that accompany the race to closing, one thing that often gets overlooked is how much it will cost to keep a home warm, its water hot and its stovetop cooking.

As National Homeownership Month comes to a close, here’s a gentle reminder of all the ways that having natural gas can save you money, reduce your environmental impact and help you make the best meals possible as you gather around a table to share food with friends and family in your new home.  Read the rest of the story

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Jacob Barron Pew: Majority Supports Using a Mix of Fossil Fuels and Renewables in Fight against Climate Change 

Natural gas has helped make America’s energy mix cleaner and more environmentally-friendly for nearly three decades. In fact, the single largest factor in power sector emissions reductions over the last 27 years is the overall switch in electricity generation from coal to natural gas—swapping one for the other yields a 53 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

Natural gas is helping our environment today and will play a key role in securing America’s cleaner energy future. And a new poll from the Pew Research Center indicates that the bulk of America recognizes this too.  Read the rest of the story

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Jacob Barron It’s National Safety Month—Here’s How AGA and Its Members Work Together to Keep You Safe 

Safety is every natural gas utility’s top priority. On average, each utility invests $91 million each day enhancing the safety of its natural gas distribution and transmission systems. That’s why in June—which is National Safety Month—we’re highlighting all the things that AGA and its members do to help keep customers, communities and employees safe.

Here are some of the ways the industry’s safety efforts come to life:  Read the rest of the story

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