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Nov 18, 20243 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 16, 20242 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 20, 20242 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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