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 first webinar of our FOG 101 series, we’ve invited experts to dive into the basics of FOG policies and proceedings, including what legislative and regulatory mechanisms exist, which stakeholders are involved, and what the outcomes of these processes could look like. Our expert lineup includes:

• Kristin George Bagdanov, Senior Policy Research Manager at Building Decarbonization Coalition
• Juan-Pablo Velez, Executive Director at Switchbox