American Gas - November 2012 - (Page 2)

PrESIdENt’S MESSAGE 2.4 Million Miles—and Counting America’s network of natural gas pipelines provides the foundation for the nation’s energy future and economic renewal DAVe mccurDy President and ceo dmccurdy@aga.org atural gas is an integral part of our everyday lives, providing one-fourth of the energy consumed in the United States. But there are more applications of natural gas that we have yet to implement for widespread use. With greater applications we will see further benefits. Long-term investments throughout our natural gas value chain will enable us to unlock the promises of natural gas. We can expand the direct use of natural gas in homes and businesses, integrating high efficiency technologies such as combined heat and power with smart grid technology and energy management tools. Natural gas can support all forms of renewable energy as part of a comprehensive energy policy. We can give customers the opportunity to refuel a natural gas vehicle in their own garages. With natural gas as the foundation of an all-of-the-above energy portfolio, we can help strengthen America’s economic recovery, meet our environmental challenges, and improve our overall national security by reducing our dependence on foreign energy. The United States has several distinct advantages that make us the global leaders in the natural gas revolution. While advances in technology have opened the door to efficient, affordable, and responsible extraction of natural gas in North America, it is our pipeline system that is unmatched by any nation on the planet. We have more than 2.4 million miles of pipelines carrying gas from wellheads to homes, businesses, power plants, and factories throughout the country. America’s energy future, and our economic renewal, will be built upon the foundation of the delivery system N operated by America’s natural gas utilities. AGA members invest billions each year to enhance and improve our natural gas delivery system, and countless hours to help ensure its safety. We want every American to be able to enjoy the benefits of natural gas, so we work on plans to expand service. We are continually upgrading parts of our system to help improve efficiency, optimize the use of advanced natural gas technologies, and maintain safe and reliable service. In cities and towns throughout the country, natural gas utilities are working with their local governments to find costeffective ways to make these investments while continuing to ensure safe and reliable delivery at affordable costs. In this issue, American Gas magazine is launching a new series examining the work our member companies are doing to enhance our nation’s 21st century energy delivery system. It will look at the balance between federal oversight and local action. We will highlight several extensive upgrade projects being undertaken by our members. We will examine the policy environments in different states and the many different ways in which our members work with their regulators on cost-recovery mechanisms. The safety of our natural gas delivery system is the top priority for AGA and its members. This series will tell the story of the work utilities have been undertaking to help ensure the safe and reliable delivery of this abundant natural resource to the more than 177 million Americans who use it across the nation. 2 AmericAN GAs NOvEMbER 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - November 2012

American Gas - November 2012
Table of Contents
President’s Message
Industry News
Ask AGA
Search Engine
In the Know
Part One: Pipelines
Company Profiles
Places to Be
Jobline
Advertisers Index
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Facts on Gas

American Gas - November 2012

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