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Nov 183 min read

Addressing Misinformation in Local Energy Policies: Understanding the Facts

The PNW has been the forefront of new energy policies and environmental practices. The conversation, however, is clouded by misinformation.

Jul 162 min read

2024 Pacific Northwest Gas Market Outlook

The Outlook serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, and others in making informed decisions.

May 202 min read

Why Natural Gas and the Electric Grid Must Work Together During Extreme Weather

Recent extreme weather events prove there is a consistent higher demand for electricity and natural gas, showing the need for coordination.

Jul 13, 20232 min read

ALL EYES ON EUGENE, OREGON

On July 10, the Eugene City Council voted unanimously to repeal the ordinance banning natural gas connections to new residential...

Jun 22, 20232 min read

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

As we reported earlier this year, restrictions on natural gas-powered appliances have sparked alarm among chefs and restaurant owners...

May 10, 20232 min read

NINTH CIRCUIT - PART TWO

As we know, the City of Berkeley, CA banned the installation of natural gas piping in new construction. Judges in the U.S. Ninth Circuit...

Apr 26, 20233 min read

THE NINTH CIRCUIT DELIVERS

In 2019, Berkeley, CA became the first city in the country to prohibit natural gas connections in new buildings. On April 17th, the Ninth...

Apr 19, 20232 min read

NATURAL GAS ESSENTIAL TO AGRICULTURE

The first in American Gas Association’s Advancing America series, “Advancing America’s Agriculture: The Value of Natural Gas to U.S....

Mar 29, 20232 min read

THE DETAILS ON WASHINGTON'S FIRST CAP-AND-INVEST AUCTION

Washington state held its first cap-and-invest auction on February 28, marking an important milestone in the state’s efforts to reduce...

Feb 28, 20232 min read

GAS + COOKING + RESTAURANTS = YUM

In the Pacific Northwest, several cities are considering curtailing the use of natural gas in new and existing buildings, including...

Jan 23, 20234 min read

COOKING WITH GAS: INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND RESIDENTIAL GAS RANGES

The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) claimed that a report it had published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and...

Jan 2, 20233 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, 20232 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

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, 20231 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...

Oct 11, 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 [...]

Sep 29, 20223 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 23, 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...

Aug 9, 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 3, 20221 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

Jul 19, 20222 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...

Jun 27, 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 15, 20223 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 6, 20222 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...

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