Committed to a
sustainable energy future.
Sustainability of natural gas is at the core of Peoples Gas’ strategy, helping to strengthen our commitment to customers, communities, and industries throughout Florida. Investing in cleaner energy, new technologies, as well as modernizing operations aimed at reducing our carbon footprint is at the heart of what we do. Our corporate initiatives support our strategic focus of safely delivering affordable, reliable fuel, for homes and businesses in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Expanding renewable natural gas.
Peoples Gas is advancing renewable natural gas (RNG) through advocacy, research and development. RNG can be produced from farms, landfills, and wastewater treatment facilities. Creating energy from waste is a smart, carbon-neutral or even negative energy option for Florida’s industries. We’re also invested in delivering liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for cleaner, more affordable and reliable fuel options to serve marine fleets, cruise ships, trucks, buses, and trains.
RNG
RNG converts waste into usable energy
EPA natural gas STAR methane challenge.
Peoples Gas has a long-term commitment to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge, a voluntary program to reduce and report methane emissions. As a program partner, we transparently report systematic and comprehensive actions to reduce methane emissions and are publicly recognized as a leader in reducing methane emissions in the U.S. Our participation reduces operational risk, increases efficiency, betters sustainability, and demonstrates Peoples Gas’ concern for the environment, with benefits spanning from climate change and air quality improvements to energy efficiency and conservation.
Since the challenge began, Peoples Gas has achieved a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Building stronger, safer pipelines.
A resilient natural gas system begins with strong infrastructure. For more than a decade, Peoples Gas has been replacing aging cast iron, bare steel, and vintage plastic pipelines with modern materials designed to meet today’s safety and performance standards. These newer pipelines, made from corrosion-resistant polyethylene and coated steel, offer greater durability while helping reduce the risk of leaks and service interruptions.
10-Year improvement goals.
Reduce carbon-equivalent emissions (CO2 e) by 43%, nearly 55,000 tons annually over 10 years.
Replace nearly 500 miles of cast iron or bare steel distribution pipeline, about 48 miles per year over 10 years.
Achieve a replacement rate of 6.5% annually. Peoples Gas exceeded its goal in 2017 with a 15.5% replacement rate.
Advancing technologies.
At Peoples Gas, we’re investing in emerging technologies and energy system advancements including distributed generation, combined heat and power, and gas heat pumps to further reduce emissions and achieve efficiency gains. Peoples Gas will continue to explore all new natural gas technology and innovations to determine the most sustainable and suitable options for Florida.
Peoples Gas pathways to a lower carbon future.
Green energy diversity.
To meet Florida’s growing demand for energy, Peoples Gas believes that a diverse energy mix, including natural gas, is needed to support the state’s communities and businesses for decades to come. By 2026, it is estimated that 8% of all energy consumed in Florida will be renewable. That’s a great achievement, but it’s hardly enough to supply all of our needs. Natural gas is the critical fuel source we need to generate our electricity and provide back-up power for renewables and emergencies. The direct use of natural gas in homes and businesses also contributes to greater reliability and resiliency.
2025 Peoples Gas customer gas savings from efficiency measures by market (MMBtu)
Residential Therms
Commercial Therms
Energy efficiency at home and at work.
High-efficiency natural gas appliances and equipment reduce costs while increasing comfort, convenience and sustainability. In fact, the carbon footprint of a natural gas home is almost half that of a non-gas home. Peoples Gas issues nearly 40,000 cash rebates every year to stimulate the purchase and installation of energy-efficient appliances and equipment for homes and businesses through its conservation programs. Since 1982, more than $275 million has been invested in energy efficiency to save our customers money and combat climate change.
less air pollutants are released from vehicles running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compared to diesel.
(American Gas Association)
less greenhouse gases are emitted from homes with natural gas versus those with all-electric appliances.
(American Gas Association)
Comitted to decarbonization.
From improved renewable natural gas (RNG) technology to the development of liquified natural gas (LNG), Peoples Gas is actively in decarbonization efforts that will pave the way for Florida’s clean energy future.
Fueling Orlando’s eco-friendly Green Works initiative.
“The City of Orlando is serious about our Green Works Orlando initiative. We already have 92% of our fleet operating on alternative fuels today, and compressed natural gas is a big part of that. We rely on CNG for fueling our solid waste fleet and we continue to expand its use in ours and other city agencies.”
David L. Dunn, CFM
Division Manager, Fleet & Facilities Management Division
City of Orlando