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 second webinar of our FOG 101 series, we’ve invited advocates and experts to dive into case studies from Minnesota and Illinois, and share lessons learned from their states’ ongoing FOG policies and proceedings. Our expert lineup includes:

• Natalie Cook, Coalition Manager at Clean Heat Minnesota
• Madeline Semanisin, Policy Director, Illinois, Climate & Energy at NRDC
• Kiki Velez, Equitable Gas Transition Lead, Climate & Energy at NRDC