Once touted as a “bridge fuel” by the fossil fuel industry and its proponents, the reality is that natural gas infrastructure locks the U.S. into future emissions when cleaner alternatives exist. The future of natural gas is one of the foremost concerns for climate and clean energy actors, and states play a crucial role in shaping and regulating which energy sources they utilize.
‘Future of gas’ (FOG) policies and proceedings seek to plan and implement the regulatory framework needed to halt the expansion of gas infrastructure, decarbonize our buildings, invest in efficiency, and more — all while protecting ratepayers and securing long-term energy affordability.
In the third and final event of our FOG 101 series, we’ve invited a panel of advocates and experts for a discussion and Q&A on state-level FOG policy. Our expert lineup includes:
- David Lapp, People’s Counsel for the State of Maryland
- Michael Walsh, Founding Partner at Groundwork Data
- Kristin George Bagdanov, Senior Policy Research Manager at Building Decarbonization Coalition
- Natalie Cook, Coalition Manager at Clean Heat Minnesota
- Juan-Pablo Velez, Executive Director at Switchbox