Power Generation
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 250 gigawatts of new generating capacity will be needed between 2008 and 2035 to meet our nation's growing electricity demand. To put that number in perspective. a typical gas or coal power plant has a capacity of less than one gigawatt.
Utilities, regulators and policymakers alike know that we need clean, efficient and affordable power to reduce emissions and power our growing nation. And, America's vast new supplies of shale gas are changing the way we pursue our clean energy future.
How much of a role can nat gas play?
The shale gas revolution has dramatically improved the outlook for domestic natural gas supplies. And, with a growing need to reduce emissions, abundant natural gas is ready now to play a greater role in a diverse clean energy portfolio for America.
Do we have the delivery infrastructure?
A growing role for natural gas in power generation can happen now because we have the ability to get it quickly and reliably where it needs to go throughout the country thanks to rapidly expanding pipeline capacity.
What about ratepayers?
Vast domestic supplies mean stable markets, making natural gas more affordable and reliable than ever for utilities and ratepayers.
What are the clean energy benefits?
Natural gas offers a host of environmental and cost-saving benefits over other forms of electricity, and it is an essential partner to the development of renewables.
What policies can help?
Natural gas is vastly underutilized today. This means we can start now to increase our use of this clean domestic energy source, making an immediate difference from clean air in our communities to more domestic jobs.
Who is leading the way?
Across the country, utilities, regulators and local communities are choosing natural gas as the clean, affordable and reliable option for upgrading and expanding generating capacity.
