{"id":157,"date":"2012-04-25T08:40:10","date_gmt":"2012-04-25T15:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/?p=157"},"modified":"2025-02-22T09:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T16:10:51","slug":"the-importance-of-natural-gas-to-our-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/natural-gas\/the-importance-of-natural-gas-to-our-future\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Natural Gas to Our Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Natural gas can help create some positive outcomes for the US &#8211; in both the short term and long term.\u00a0 A wide range of great things are possible when the facts about natural gas are truly considered. Along with many other Americans, many Arizona residents and people in the Phoenix area are becoming aware of the benefits of natural gas for the first time.\u00a0 Among other indicators, they might see natural gas pumps installed at their local gas station. Natural gas is an important part of the energy future of the United States \u2013 in both the short term and long term. A wide range of great things are possible when the facts about natural gas are truly considered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1556\" title=\"Natural Gas Blue Flame\" src=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natural-gas-blue-flame.jpg\" alt=\"Natural Gas Blue Flame\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natural-gas-blue-flame.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/natural-gas-blue-flame-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Short Term Natural Gas Gains<\/h2>\n<p>Short term gains can be seen in the environment, fuels costs, and jobs.\u00a0 Most people are familiar with idea that natural gas is one of the cleanest, greenest fuels available &#8211; great for the environment.\u00a0 You might also know that homes and businesses that use natural gas operate at lower cost compared to electricity &#8211; great for helping folks in this tough economy.\u00a0 But you might not know that the domestic industry that produces natural gas is responsible for the creation of jobs that pay wages and benefits &#8211; great for keeping Americans working now and building more jobs for the future.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1557\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1557\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1557\" title=\"Solar and Wind Power Supported by Natural Gas\" src=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-wind-power-supported-by-natural-gas.jpg\" alt=\"Solar and Wind Power Supported by Natural Gas\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-wind-power-supported-by-natural-gas.jpg 600w, https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/solar-wind-power-supported-by-natural-gas-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Solar and Wind Power Supported by Natural Gas<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>long Term Natural Gas Gains<\/h2>\n<p>And the long term gains are even more exciting, with a boundless future.\u00a0 Natural gas is currently used at less than 30% of capacity, which means the usage can increase more than two fold without new plants or transportation concerns &#8211; great for a country facing shortages in other types of fuels.\u00a0 And natural gas helps support the development of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar &#8211; great for building a future where our children can live in a cleaner, more peaceful world.<\/p>\n<h2>The America&#8217;s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA)<\/h2>\n<p>America\u2019s Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA) has created a website packed with facts about natural gas &#8211; and what you can do to make a difference.\u00a0 As an <a href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona gas piping contractor<\/a> in good standing, RP Gas feels that the responsibility to help shape the future lies with all of us.\u00a0 Our gas pipe line\u00a0company hopes you will take a few moments to review the details of ANGA\u2019s \u201cTake Action\u201d campaign and decide for yourself if your involvement could help.\u00a0 Many great things are possible when people work together.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h3>If you like this article about the future and importance of natural gas, here are three more to read next:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"How does natural gas reach our homes?\" href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/natural-gas\/how-does-natural-gas-reach-our-homes\/\">How does Natural Gas reach our Homes?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Converting from Electricity to Natural Gas\" href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/natural-gas\/converting-from-electricity-to-natural-gas\/\">Converting from Electricity to Natural Gas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Propane: Energy Efficient and Green\" href=\"https:\/\/rpgaspiping.com\/blog\/natural-gas\/5-things-you-should-know-about-renewable-natural-gas\/\">5 Things you should know about Renewable Natural Gas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural gas can help create some positive outcomes for the US &#8211; in both the short term and long term.\u00a0 A wide range of great things are possible when the facts about natural gas are truly considered. 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