OPINION: Access to abundant natural gas shields U.S. consumers from world events
By Ed Finklea of Alliance of Western Energy Consumers Russia’s attack on Ukraine has triggered another global energy crisis. Oil is over $100 per barrel and may stay at high levels for months or years to come, and Americans are feeling the effects of this it at the pump. But why haven’t natural gas prices […]
OPINION: Oregon Dairy Farmers Reduce Emissions with Renewable Natural Gas
By D. Scott Peterson, Renewable Natural Gas Developer working with Oregon dairies Oregon is home to nearly 200 dairy farming families. Dairy farming is a sustainable industry that provides an opportunity to improve manure management and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A partnership between dairy farms and the renewable natural gas industry allows for dairy farms […]
Natural Gas Facts on National Trivia Day
We’re celebrating National Trivia Day by sharing a few facts about natural gas. Did you know 56% of Pacific Northwest heat comes from natural gas? With winter well underway, this vital energy resource provides reliability and affordability during storms. Because of increased demands on our energy system, there is already a 1-in-4 chance the Pacific […]
OPINION: Millions of Americans are employed because of natural gas
By Mike Brown, Assistant Business Manager, IBEW Local 77 I am a proud member and representative for IBEW Local Union 77, with over 8,000 members, including our union brothers and sisters who work in the utility gas industry for Avista. I’m also proud to join the more than 20 local labor and union organizations who have […]
On International Workers Day, Celebrate Millions of Americans Employed by Natural Gas
I am a proud member and representative for IBEW Local Union 77, with over 8,000 members, including our union brothers and sisters who work in the utility gas industry for Avista. IBEW Local 77 acknowledges that being good stewards of our environment is a fundamental component of the utility industry. We’re all part of the […]
How dairy farms contribute to the decarbonization of our economy
On National Farm Animal Day, April 10, we celebrate farm animals’ significant contributions to our society. There are obvious contributions, such as working on the farm, providing material for products or contributing to our food supply. But many people aren’t aware of the way farm animals are helping us address climate change by contributing to […]