Customers Saved Average of $693 Per Year from 2012-2013
WASHINGTON — Americans continue to save money and improve their environmental footprint by using natural gas, according to the 2015 American Gas Association (AGA) Playbook. The updated guide for natural gas information shows natural gas customers saved an average of $693 per year from 2012-2013 while reducing their carbon dioxide emissions by half a million metric tons. In addition, emissions from distribution pipelines dropped an additional 6 percent in 2014 as utilities continued to upgrade and modernize infrastructure to enhance safety.
“The discussion about our nation’s energy future must be fact-based, and the 2015 AGA Playbook shows our nation’s abundance of natural gas continues to deliver environmental and energy-efficiency solutions while providing reliable, affordable energy,” said Dave McCurdy, CEO and president, AGA. “With more than a century of expertise, natural gas utilities are a trusted resource for customers, policymakers, regulators, and the media, as we all seek meaningful energy solutions.”