Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future

BIG NEWS! We’re excited to announce the launch of the Natural Allies Digest – our new quarterly LinkedIn newsletter! Stay ahead of the curve with expert insights on key policy issues and the latest resources around the energy transition. Don’t miss out—subscribe today and read Senator Mary Landrieu’s new blog on how permitting reform and natural gas can unlock our energy potential! Sign up and read more below:

Natural gas brings real savings to hardworking Americans! In fact, according to the American Gas Association, natural gas has saved families $159 billion while saving businesses more than $500 billion over the past decade. Learn more about affordable natural gas: https://lnkd.in/d_PAFGCB

Experts predict natural gas will support 60% of AI and data center load growth through 2030; however, expanding and modernizing U.S. natural gas infrastructure will be crucial to meet AI-driven energy demand, keep costs low, and cut emissions. Learn more from Senator Mary Landrieu: https://lnkd.in/egSgJPjj

Permitting reform on the horizon? At CERAWeek, our Co-Chair, former Congressman Tim Ryan, joined Alan Armstrong, President and CEO of Williams; Amy Andryszak, President and CEO of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America; and Chris Treanor, Executive Director of the Partnership to Address Global Emissions, in sharing optimism for a bipartisan deal in Washington ahead of the midterms.? ? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebQ_9ibs

Our coalition is building momentum! Hear Congressman Tim Ryan discuss how we’re uniting more Democrats behind a pragmatic energy policy—one that leverages natural gas to drive climate progress, power the AI revolution, and ensure families and businesses, especially in low-income communities, have access to affordable, reliable energy for their daily lives. Listen to part of his conversation with Stuart Saulters, Chad Cuvo, and Joe Serrett:

American natural gas is abundant—we just need the infrastructure to deliver it to communities across the U.S. and our allies abroad. Testifying before the House Natural Resources Committee’s Energy & Mineral Resources Subcommittee, T. Lane Wilson, Senior VP & General Counsel at Williams, highlighted how natural gas exports drive economic growth and reduce global emissions. Listen to part of his remarks:

Did you know that residential gas rates in Massachusetts are 50% higher than the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration? The culprit? Lack of access to more gas to generate more electricity. Self-inflicted via?energy policies and politics have hindered the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the region. ? At CERAWeek, Senator Mary Landrieu and Congressman Tim Ryan sat down with Sandy Segrist of Hart Energy to discuss our growing, diverse coalition advocating for critical permitting reform—ensuring energy affordability while driving down emissions in the clean energy transition:

Miss us at CERAWeek? Catch up quick and learn how we joined the global clean energy conversation at #CERAWeek – championing a balanced, all-of-the-above energy strategy to tackle today’s climate and energy challenges. Read more from our Executive Director, Susan Waller:

Today, we honor America’s natural gas utility workers for their essential role in delivering clean, affordable, reliable, and safe natural gas to over 189 million homes and 5.8 million businesses nationwide. Thank you for fueling our nation forward to a cleaner future! #NaturalGasUtilityWorkersDay

A new Wood Mackenzie report highlights the vital role of natural gas as a key partner for renewables in the fight against climate change—exactly what we stand for at Natural Allies! When natural gas and renewables replace coal, CO2 emissions can drop by up to 78%. To expand renewables and accelerate our clean energy future, natural gas must be part of the solution. Learn more about how natural gas reduces coal dependence, enables renewable growth, and drives innovation in lower-carbon technologies: https://lnkd.in/eX6Zykn8