American Gas Association, American Gas Foundation studies address emission reductions

The American Gas Association (AGA) maintains a pair of recent American Gas Foundation (AGF) studies that will aid the effort to deliver affordable energy and drive down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The first study, generated by Enovation Partners, demonstrates how widespread adoption of emerging natural gas direct use technologies could contribute to achieving sizeable reductions in the residential sector at lower costs.

ICF developed the second analysis, outlining the potential domestic resource base for renewable natural gas (RNG), the corresponding potential for emission reductions and associated costs.

ICF estimates by 2040 approximately 4,513 trillion Btu of RNG could be produced annually, noting that equates to a 235 million metric ton reduction in GHG emissions, or a 95 percent reduction in emissions from the natural gas residential sector.

“These two studies demonstrate how we will continue to use our vast, reliable, and safe natural gas infrastructure to deliver affordable energy and drive down emissions,” AGA President and CEO Karen Harbert said. “By incorporating new, highly efficient natural gas appliances and using renewable natural gas, America’s natural gas utilities will reduce emissions along their systems, and American homes can drastically cut emissions while maintaining the warmth and comfort they have grown to love from natural gas.”