EPA’s Proposed Solution: Simplify
In May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its plan to simplify the aftermarket conversion certification process undergone by manufacturers of Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) and other clean, alternative fuel vehicles.
The current regulations, which have been in place since...
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U.S. Mayors Join Nearly 150 Members of Congress in Bi-Partisan Support for the NAT GAS Act
The United States Conference of Mayors recently met in Oklahoma City for its annual 4-day meeting, where much of the time was spent working through possible solutions to serve the energy needs of a nation on a local level.
One of the major discussions that took shape throughout the conference involved natural gas and its increasing role in the transportation industry. In the resolution released at the close of the meeting, the mayors call upon the federal government...
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Natural Gas Makes An Appearance in Kerry-Lieberman Climate Bill
 On May 11, 2010, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT) unveiled their much-anticipated climate bill. Among its provisions, the legislation, named the American Power Act, would support the production and purchase of natural gas vehicles through increased economic incentives.
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Convincing Congress
On Wednesday, April 14, T. Boone Pickens testified before the House Ways and Means Committee during a hearing on the implementation of green technology and new energy incentives as possible solutions for business expansion and job creation.
Pickens, who was on one of three different panels of experts testifying on behalf of various sectors of the new energy industry...
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Western Governors Advocate More Federal NGV Support
 The Western Governors' Association (WGA)—a non-partisan organization of 22 governors representing 19 U.S. states and 3 U.S. Territories—has urged Congress to make it a priority to pass legislation that would include incentives for the development and use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and NGV infrastructure...
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In building a grand plan, start with a solid foundation
Rich Kolodziej, President of NGVAmerica, testified before the Senate Committee on Environment and
Public Works on March 24th, during its hearing on “Opportunities to Improve Energy Security and the Environment through Transportation Policy.”
Kolodziej told the committee that faster growth in the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel would provide increased energy security, cleaner air, less greenhouse gas...
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Tax Extender Recognize Benefits of Natural Gas
The United States has an abundance of natural gas. Natural gas is the ideal bridge fuel to the next generation of transportation power fuels. The technologies currently in development, such as battery operated vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells, may not be...
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Support for HR 1835 continues to grow along with a need for action
During November, more Members of Congress signed on as co-sponsors for the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 (NAT GAS Act; HR 1835). With 127 bi-partisan co-sponsors (68 Democrats and 59 Republicans), the NAT GAS Act continues to be a cost-effective way to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. While health care has dominated most conversations on the Hill recently...
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The NAT GAS Act
Members of Congress continue to add support to the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 (NAT GAS Act; HR 1835/S 1408). Both the House and Senate bills seek to accelerate the production and use of natural gas-fueled vehicles. Currently there are more than 100 co-sponsors of the bill in the House of Representatives and the Senate bill continues to garner bi-partisan support.
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NAT GAS Act Introduced
In early April, before a standing room only crowd, Boone Pickens joined a bi-partisan group of Congressmen, including Dan Boren (D-OK), John Larson (D-CT), John Sullivan (R-OK), Betsy Markey (D-CO) and Mike McMahon (D-NY), at a news conference to announce the introduction of the New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act of 2009 (NAT GAS Act; HR 1835).
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