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news there’s Plenty of tAlk ABoUt energy, but some voices hold a bit more sway. According to a report from Text100, the most visible influencers on U.S. energy issues in 2012 are Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.), Greentech Media editor-in-chief Eric Wesoff, and ClearView Energy Partners’ Christine Tezak. Text100’s 2012 Energy Digital Index, compiled in collaboration with the research firm Statsit, lists the most influential politicians, journalists, and industry analysts in the energy sector, as evidenced by their presence in the media, blogs, and forum discussions. The index ranked Whitfield, the chairman of the House Subcommitte on Energy and Power, first among elected officials partly because of his time promoting an “all of the above” energy strategy that would use Kentucky coal and other domestic sources of energy. Whitfield was followed in paying attention report identifies Top energy sector influencers the elected official rankings by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), Republican Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.). Text100 cited Wesoff’s coverage of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and the bankruptcy of solar panel In the public eye: Key influencers rep. ed Whitfield (l) maker Solyndra in its ranking and editor eric Wesoff (r). of journalists. Also on the list were Associated Press energy Joel Makower, Bob Gohn from Pike reporter Jonathan Fahey, Politico enResearch, and IDC Energy Insights’ Jill ergy reporter Andrew Restuccia, USA Feblowitz. Today’s Wendy Koch, and Grist staff Oil was the most frequently diswriter David Roberts. cussed issue among politicians and Industry analyst Tezak is considered journalists; clean energy led the disa source for top media outlets for her cussion among analysts, according to expertise on climate change issues. the report. Next in the analyst rankings were IDC Energy Insights’ Sam Jaffe, GreenBiz http://info.text100.com/download-the-text100Group chairman and executive editor energy-digital-index/ GET EASY, IMMEDIATE ONLINE ACCESS TO GAS INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS AT AGA.ORG Search and Order Gas Industry Publications at the AGA Online Store Browse the entire catalog of AGA publications Order online or by phone — it’s fast, easy and secure Download PDFs for immediate access or get overnight delivery To order AGA publications or to schedule a free subscription trial, please visit www.aga.org or call 1.800.699.9277. International customers call 1.734.780.8000 Receive email notices when documents are updated, revised or withdrawn Serve end users worldwide with a web-based subscription. Get automatic updates, email alerts and more in a Web 2.0 workflow tool. Create a comprehensive gas industry information portal for your organization! The AGA Publications Store is operated in partnership with TECHSTREET ® a Thomson Reuters Business 12 AmericAn GAs december 2012/january 2013 http://info.text100.com/download-the-text100-energy-digital-index http://www.aga.org http://www.AGA.ORG 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