AmericanGas cONTENTS march10 Volume 92 | Number 2 FEaTurES 24 It all computes By KAren ryAn—utilities share their top IT strategies. 28 From Volatile to Variable By MiKe PoMorsKi—The new economics of producing natural gas from shale, Canadian imports and lNG—combined with smart energy policy—could calm pricing. cOlumNS 2 President’s Message communicating in the 21st century—AGA is embracing new communications tools to spread the natural gas message. DEParTmENTS Industry News Number of lIHeAP recipients sets record, utility shut-offs rise; underground utility damages declining, finds CGA study; five strategies that lead to consistently excellent leadership In the Know Fueling the Future—Access to new supply has lowered prices, adding yet another advantage to natural gas use, but will new energy laws stymie growth? Vendor News American Gas advertisers share the latest developments on technology and their companies. Safety First PhmSa Publishes Final DImP rule—Distribution integrity management programs must be in place by Aug. 2, 2011. 40 41 42 42 43 44 Advertisers’ Index Places to Be Marketplace Jobline Noteworthies Facts on Gas To Be the Best Wise about Energy—Questar Gas Co.’s ThermWise conservation program has saved consumers millions. Cover photo by DaviD MitChell, Dte energy www. .org
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - March 2010