The Role of Natural Gas in the Larger Energy/Environmental Debate
The Role of Natural Gas in the Larger Energy/Environmental Debate
APGA/SGA Gas Policy Conference Savannah, Georgia April 4, 2017
Federal Energy Policy - Uncertainty Prevails
2
Very Different Perspectives on Energy Policy
3
The Energy Debate Bookends
4
An Alternative Platform for Energy Policy Solving the “Energy Trilemma”
5
Enviro Debate
Taking it to the States
Environmental Community Focus on State and Local Activism “Activists now plan to ‘double down’ on the state and local level. The opposition is going to be much more more local, much more focused…”
“We all saw the incredible strength and courage of the water protectors at Standing Rock…We’ll stand with them again if Trump tries to bring the Dakota Access Pipeline, or any other fossil fuel infrastructure project, back to life.”
The New Climate Rallying Cry
“These orders will only reignite the widespread grassroots opposition to these pipelines and other dirty energy projects. Trump is about to meet the fossil fuel resistance head on.” 7
Recent Newspaper Headlines Relating to Pipeline Project Opposition Green groups promise guerrilla warfare tactics to stop Keystone pipeline Plan guerrilla tactics used in Dakota battle Groups file challenge to Atlantic Coast Washington Post, March 26, 2017 (Washington, DC) Pipeline document Nelson County Times, March 15, 2017 (North Carolina)
Connecticut Cancels Plans For Major Natural Gas Projects Pipeline activists ‘resist’ as Trump Hartford Courant, March 28, 2017 (Connecticut) pursues reset The Detroit News, January 25, 2017 (Michigan)
Opposition to Dakota Access pipeline boils over in Austin The Texas Tribune, November, 2016 (Texas)
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Example of State Led Environmental Initiatives Renewable Portfolio Standard Policies www.dsireusa.org / February 2017 ME: 40% x 2017
WA: 15% x 2020* ND: 10% x 2015
MT: 15% x 2015 OR: 50%x 2040*
NH: 24.8 x 2025 MN:26.5% x 2025 (IOUs)
MA: 15% x 2020(new resources) 6.03% x 2016 (existing resources)
31.5% x 2020 (Xcel)
(large utilities)
SD: 10% x 2015
WI: 10% 2015 IA: 105 MW
NV: 25% x 2025* CA: 50% x 2030
VT: 75% x 2032
UT: 20% x CO: 30% by 2020 2025*† (IOUs) *† KS: 20% x 2020
NY:50% x 2030
MI: 15% x 2021*†
RI: 38.5% x 2035 CT: 27% x 2020
IN: OH: 12.5% IL: 25% 10% x x 2026 x 2026 2025†
NJ: 20.38% RE x 2020 + 4.1% solar by 2027
PA: 18% x 2021†
VA: 15% x 2025†
MO:15% x 2021
DC
MD: 25% x 2020 NC: 12.5% x 2021 (IOUs)
AZ: 15% x 2025*
NM: 20%x 2020 (IOUs)
DE: 25% x 2026*
OK: 15% x 2015
DC: 50% x 2032
SC: 2% 2021
TX: 5,880 MW x 2015*
29 States + Washington U.S. Territories HI: 100% x 2045
Renewable portfolio standard Renewable portfolio goal
*†
NMI: 20% x 2016
Guam: 25% x 2035
PR: 20% x 2035
USVI: 30% x 2025
Extra credit for solar or customer-sited renewables Includes non-renewable alternative resources
DC + 3 territories have a Renewable Portfolio Standard (8 states and 1 territories have renewable portfolio goals)
Localizing Climate Action: How the 100% Committed Campaign Is Revolutionizing Clean Energy in Your Where Communities
THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT Hundreds gather for the 34th Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Denver, CO 10
Electric Industry “Electrification” Advocacy
11
Another Electrification Initiative of Interest POWER-UP Study
12
Engaging in the Debate
13
Natural Gas Industry Outreach and Advocacy National
• Trump Administration Outreach • Position Statements on Proposed Policies Energy Tax Infrastructure
• Weighing In on Federal Budget Issues
State/Local • Develop Data and Materials to Expose “Electrification” Flaws • Outreach with National Associations for State Regulators and Energy Officials • AGA “Your Energy” Campaign
AGA “Your Energy” Campaign 14
CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR NATURAL GAS
Increase awareness among target audiences about everyday role of natural gas.
Build public support for natural gas as a primary solution to energy needs and addressing climate change.
Promote industry’s commitment to safety, training, and environment.
Expose truth about the radical “Keep It in the Ground” movement and why it is harmful.
Your Energy | 4
15
CAMPAIGN TACTICS OPPOSITION MONITORING & RAPID RESPONSE
RESEARCH BASED PAID MEDIA
ADVOCATE IDENTIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL INFLUENCERS
HYPER-LOCAL EARNED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
Your Energy | 6
16
Natural Gas is a Solution for Solving the “Energy Trilemma”
17
Richard Murphy Managing Director, Sustainable Growth [email protected] 202.824.7301
AGA’s Pro-Natural Gas Campaign Initiative
APGA/SGA Gas Policy Conference Savannah, Georgia April 4, 2017
Federal Energy Policy - Uncertainty Prevails
2
Very Different Perspectives on Energy Policy
3
The Energy Debate Bookends
4
An Alternative Platform for Energy Policy Solving the “Energy Trilemma”
5
Enviro Debate
Taking it to the States
Environmental Community Focus on State and Local Activism “Activists now plan to ‘double down’ on the state and local level. The opposition is going to be much more more local, much more focused…”
“We all saw the incredible strength and courage of the water protectors at Standing Rock…We’ll stand with them again if Trump tries to bring the Dakota Access Pipeline, or any other fossil fuel infrastructure project, back to life.”
The New Climate Rallying Cry
“These orders will only reignite the widespread grassroots opposition to these pipelines and other dirty energy projects. Trump is about to meet the fossil fuel resistance head on.” 7
Recent Newspaper Headlines Relating to Pipeline Project Opposition Green groups promise guerrilla warfare tactics to stop Keystone pipeline Plan guerrilla tactics used in Dakota battle Groups file challenge to Atlantic Coast Washington Post, March 26, 2017 (Washington, DC) Pipeline document Nelson County Times, March 15, 2017 (North Carolina)
Connecticut Cancels Plans For Major Natural Gas Projects Pipeline activists ‘resist’ as Trump Hartford Courant, March 28, 2017 (Connecticut) pursues reset The Detroit News, January 25, 2017 (Michigan)
Opposition to Dakota Access pipeline boils over in Austin The Texas Tribune, November, 2016 (Texas)
8
Example of State Led Environmental Initiatives Renewable Portfolio Standard Policies www.dsireusa.org / February 2017 ME: 40% x 2017
WA: 15% x 2020* ND: 10% x 2015
MT: 15% x 2015 OR: 50%x 2040*
NH: 24.8 x 2025 MN:26.5% x 2025 (IOUs)
MA: 15% x 2020(new resources) 6.03% x 2016 (existing resources)
31.5% x 2020 (Xcel)
(large utilities)
SD: 10% x 2015
WI: 10% 2015 IA: 105 MW
NV: 25% x 2025* CA: 50% x 2030
VT: 75% x 2032
UT: 20% x CO: 30% by 2020 2025*† (IOUs) *† KS: 20% x 2020
NY:50% x 2030
MI: 15% x 2021*†
RI: 38.5% x 2035 CT: 27% x 2020
IN: OH: 12.5% IL: 25% 10% x x 2026 x 2026 2025†
NJ: 20.38% RE x 2020 + 4.1% solar by 2027
PA: 18% x 2021†
VA: 15% x 2025†
MO:15% x 2021
DC
MD: 25% x 2020 NC: 12.5% x 2021 (IOUs)
AZ: 15% x 2025*
NM: 20%x 2020 (IOUs)
DE: 25% x 2026*
OK: 15% x 2015
DC: 50% x 2032
SC: 2% 2021
TX: 5,880 MW x 2015*
29 States + Washington U.S. Territories HI: 100% x 2045
Renewable portfolio standard Renewable portfolio goal
*†
NMI: 20% x 2016
Guam: 25% x 2035
PR: 20% x 2035
USVI: 30% x 2025
Extra credit for solar or customer-sited renewables Includes non-renewable alternative resources
DC + 3 territories have a Renewable Portfolio Standard (8 states and 1 territories have renewable portfolio goals)
Localizing Climate Action: How the 100% Committed Campaign Is Revolutionizing Clean Energy in Your Where Communities
THE CLIMATE REALITY PROJECT Hundreds gather for the 34th Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in Denver, CO 10
Electric Industry “Electrification” Advocacy
11
Another Electrification Initiative of Interest POWER-UP Study
12
Engaging in the Debate
13
Natural Gas Industry Outreach and Advocacy National
• Trump Administration Outreach • Position Statements on Proposed Policies Energy Tax Infrastructure
• Weighing In on Federal Budget Issues
State/Local • Develop Data and Materials to Expose “Electrification” Flaws • Outreach with National Associations for State Regulators and Energy Officials • AGA “Your Energy” Campaign
AGA “Your Energy” Campaign 14
CAMPAIGN GOAL RAISE AWARENESS OF AND SUPPORT FOR NATURAL GAS
Increase awareness among target audiences about everyday role of natural gas.
Build public support for natural gas as a primary solution to energy needs and addressing climate change.
Promote industry’s commitment to safety, training, and environment.
Expose truth about the radical “Keep It in the Ground” movement and why it is harmful.
Your Energy | 4
15
CAMPAIGN TACTICS OPPOSITION MONITORING & RAPID RESPONSE
RESEARCH BASED PAID MEDIA
ADVOCATE IDENTIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL INFLUENCERS
HYPER-LOCAL EARNED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS
Your Energy | 6
16
Natural Gas is a Solution for Solving the “Energy Trilemma”
17
Richard Murphy Managing Director, Sustainable Growth [email protected] 202.824.7301
AGA’s Pro-Natural Gas Campaign Initiative
