Natural Gas Sustainability

Committed to a Sustainable Energy Future

Peoples Gas is committed to reducing our own carbon footprint while also working with residential and commercial customers to decrease Florida’s overall carbon footprint. By increasing efficiency, decreasing our own system emissions, and supporting further use of CNG, LNG, and RNG, we are fully dedicated to supporting our environmental plan. Discover all the ways that Peoples Gas is working on the sustainability of natural gas and investing in cleaner energy.

At the heart of sustainability

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.

See how natural gas is helping to shape Florida’s energy future.

Investing in renewable natural gas

Peoples Gas is advancing renewable natural gas (RNG) through supply, advocacy, research, and development. This next-generation renewable natural gas can be produced from farms, landfills, and water resource recovery facilities. Creating energy from waste is a smart, carbon-neutral energy option for Florida’s industries. We’re also investing in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure to deliver cleaner, more affordable, reliable fuel for marine fleets, cruise ships, trucks, buses, and trains.

Peoples Gas is committed to Florida’s clean energy future. Learn how Peoples Gas is bringing renewable natural gas to Florida.

RNG converts waste into usable energy

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Reduction

Since the challenge began, Peoples Gas has achieved a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

Building stronger,
safer pipelines

Peoples Gas is part of a concerted effort by Florida natural gas utilities to upgrade our nation’s pipeline network to both enhance safety and reduce emissions. Starting in 2011, we made a ten-year voluntary commitment to replace cast iron and bare steel pipelines with plastic piping to lower emissions across our system.

10-year
improvement goals

43%

Reduce carbon-equivalent emissions (CO2 e) by 43%, nearly 55,000 tons annually over 10 years.

500 Miles

Replace nearly 500 miles of cast iron or bare steel distribution pipeline, about 48 miles per year over 10 years.

6.5%

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

2021 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.

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Less air pollutants are released from vehicles running on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compared to diesel.

American Gas Association

Committed to decarbonization

From improved renewable natural gas (RNG) technology to the development of liquified natural gas (LNG), Peoples Gas is actively involved in decarbonization efforts that will pave the way for Florida’s clean energy future.

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less greenhouse gases are emitted from homes with natural gas versus those with all-electric appliances.

American Gas Association

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 2027, 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.

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

Committed to a Sustainable Energy Future

At the heart of sustainability

See how natural gas is helping to shape Florida’s energy future.

Investing in renewable natural gas

Since the challenge began, Peoples Gas has achieved a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

EPA Natural Gas STAR Methane Challenge

Building stronger, safer pipelines

10-yearimprovement goals

Advancing technologies

Peoples Gas pathways to a lower carbon future

Energy efficiency at home and at work

Committed to decarbonization

Green energy diversity

Fueling Orlando’s eco-friendly Green Works initiative

Building stronger,
safer pipelines

10-year
improvement goals