American Gas - December 2012/January 2013 - (Page 1)

contents AmericanGas Volume 94 | Number 10 www. .org 9 december 2012/january 2013 columns cover story: 2013 AGA CHAiR 2 President’s Message A Strong Position for 2013— Introducing AGA’s new chair, Ron Jibson, and thanking outgoing chair Larry Borgard. 24 Ron Jibson: The Trust Factor By jake ruBin On January 1, Ron Jibson, chairman, president, and CEO of Questar Corp. in Salt Lake City, Utah, will take on the mantle of chairman of the board of directors of the American Gas Association. AGA’s director of public relations sat down with Jibson to discuss his life, his career, and the lessons from his personal journey that he brings to the role. Cover photo: Mark Mariarz 14 Election 2012 What Now?—With the results in and the agenda set, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and plan for the year ahead. Writer Jennifer Taylor checks in with some industry pundits to see what they predict—and recommend. feature: HouSeS 16 Safety First Informed and Aware—For industrial and commercial customers, safety issues can be different. Eric Schoeniger takes a look at what utilities need to know. 28 Home on the Range By Gary james Thanks to new technology and energy-efficiency concerns, more homes in the U.S. and worldwide will be mostly—or entirely—powered by gas. A look inside some new models. 20 To Be the Best Keeping Our Edge—Facing declining consumption and shrinking market share, ONEOK realized it needed to take some action or face obsolesence. Megan Lewis explains how “Becoming ONE” became the company’s blueprint for change. 30 departments 5 Industry News Working together after Hurricane Sandy. A new way to capture asset data. Training veterans to work in the industry. Getting candy canes ready for Christmas. Winter will be close to normal—but cold in Florida. Promoting LIHEAP by trolley car. Ranking the industry’s most influential lawmakers, newspeople, and analysts. 33 34 34 34 35 36 Places to Be Jobline Advertisers Index Noteworthies Marketplace Facts on Gas http://www.aga.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - December 2012/January 2013

American Gas - December 2012/January 2013
Contents
President’s Message
Industry News
Election 2012
Safety First
To Be the Best
Ron Jibson: The Trust Factor
Home on the Range
Places to Be
Jobline
Advertisers Index
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Facts on Gas

American Gas - December 2012/January 2013