Amid Headwinds, Gas Utilities Seek Recognition As Low-GHG Strategy

Natural gas utilities are touting their sector’s role in achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions while also pushing back against mounting policies to spur electrification of appliances, arguing that the utilities can take steps to grow their customer base while still meeting climate goals. A new study by the American Gas Association (AGA) underscores industry push to the carbon profile of natural gas through strategies including blending with hydrogen, as well as a response to demand-side policy headwinds that include efforts...