Statement from ANGA President Rod Lowman on Senate Hearings on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S.1733)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) President Rod Lowman issued the following statement regarding this week's Senate hearings on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act (S.1733):

"Today, as the Senate begins hearings on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, America's Natural Gas Alliance urges lawmakers to push for increased use of abundant, clean, American natural gas."

"Abundant natural gas - which is 50 percent cleaner than coal and supports nearly three million U.S. jobs - can help propel America's electricity and transportation sectors into a greener energy future. Furthermore, since 97 percent of the natural gas used in America is produced in North America, an increased use of abundant natural gas can also bolster our energy security. With more than 75 percent of Americans expecting abundant natural gas to play a significant role in America's energy future, we are ready to meet this challenge today. "

"Significant advancements in technology are making it easier to safely extract newfound natural gas discoveries. And the Colorado School of Mines recently reported that America has enough natural gas supply to power us into the next century and beyond. Climate and energy legislation - which aims to reduce America's carbon footprint and enhance our energy security - must encourage the use abundant, clean, American natural gas."

"In addition, a recent ICF International study on ANGA's proposal for Bridge Fuel Credits - allowance incentives that encourage an increased use of abundant, clean, American natural gas - found that if implemented, Bridge Fuel Credits would result in lower regional electricity prices."

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America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) represents 28 of the nation's leading independent natural gas exploration and production companies. ANGA members are dedicated to increasing the appreciation of the environmental, economic and national security benefits of clean, abundant, American natural gas. Learn more about ANGA at www.anga.us.

Source: America's Natural Gas Alliance

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