The Source - Winter 2008 - (Page 5)

Inside Winter 2008 ON THE COV ER The effort to Go Green by reducing man-made greenhouse gas emissions will be a high priority for lawmakers again during the 111th Congress. Natural gas will play a critical role in the climate change debate, and APGA continues working to make sure any legislation passed will not penalize its most efficient use. 12 FE ATURES 12 The bridge to renewable energy future With the growing demand for natural gas, availability and affordability will depend largely upon how well legislators and the public understand the supply issue. Make a difference now by becoming an advocate for increased domestic production. B Y C O N G R E S S M A N J O H N E . P E T E R S O N 16 Natural gas: The comfortable, responsible energy solution Read more about the Council for Responsible Energy’s plan to build awareness of the advantages and benefits of natural gas. B Y D O N N A P E E P L E S 18 Gas hydrates: Poised for the next phase 22 Discover how large of a resource gas hydrates realistically can be and how soon production from hydrate could begin to reach U.S. markets. B Y A R T J O H N S O N 22 The role of natural gas in a carbon-constrained world A Although carbon regulation most often focuses on reducing CO2 emissions of electric utilities, the pending legislation will change everything—for gas utilities as well as for electric. B Y C AT H E R I N E E L D E R pe 2 26 Natural gas prepays Ye Years ago, the concept of prepaying for gas was developed to help public gas distribution systems meet customers’ supply needs. Learn what’s now and what’s next for these prepayment transactions. m BY JAMES R. CHOUK ASBRADLEY 3 33 Taking the leap to natural gas vehicles 26 In Omaha, Neb., switching utility fleet vehicles to compressed natural gas has made a real environmental impact, saved customers money, and strengthened the city’s economy. Is CNG a viable en option for the general public? Find out, inside. B Y D O U G L A S R . C L A R K DEPARTMENTS 9 First person 35 The pipeline 39 Legislative outlook 41 Advertisers’ index 41 Advertiser.com what’s 35 33 42 At last THE SOURCE mission: To gather in one place essential information on the most relevant and pressing energy-related issues facing the nation’s public gas utilities. THE SOURCE | WINTER 2008 , VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 5

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The Source - Winter 2008 Contents First Person The Bridge to Renewable Energy Future Natural Gas: The Comfortable, Responsible Energy Solution Gas Hydrates: Poised for the Next Phase The Role of Natural Gas in a Carbon-Constrained World Natural Gas Prepays Taking the Leap to Natural Gas Vehicles The Pipeline Legislative Outlook Advertiser's Index Advertiser.com At Last

The Source - Winter 2008

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