In an analysis of natural gas consumption across 15 states and 37 utilities, Advanced Energy United’s Ryan Brown and Sarah Steinberg found that, while gas usage per customer is declining in most areas, utility bills continue to rise amid accelerating pipeline infrastructure spending. They highlight the growing affordability risks associated with declining gas demand and call on states to adopt stronger long-term gas planning, pursue lower-cost alternatives to pipeline investments, and implement regulatory reforms to protect customers from rising costs.
