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facts on gas For more statistics, visit www. .org oPeratIng rIgs What’s in ‘Store’ for Energy Efficiency A recent survey of chain retailers conducted by Prenova and Chain Store Age magazine found that 63% of chain retailers have a formal energy management/sustainability program. What is their primary motivator? As of sept. 3, 2010 gas oil 977 665 60% 40% natIonal coolIng-degree days Weighted by gas home air-conditioning equipment august 2010 16.3% warmer than ’09 22.8% warmer than normal august 2009 30-year normal for august 356 306 290 61% say saving money, 26% report reducing their change In consumer PrIce Index 12 months ending July 2010 +1.2% environmental impact, and 8% say wishing to enhance their corporate image. u.s. housIng starts July 2010 July 2009 546,000 587,000 For more details, see related news item on p. 12. u.s. WorkIng gas In underground storage (bcf) Weekly by region for period ending Aug. 27, 2010 Week 8/6 8/13 8/20 8/27 8/27/09 standard & Poor’s 500 aga stock Index -4.62% 0.72% 1/1/10–8/31/10 1/1/10–8/31/10 eastern consumIng regIon 1,536 1,576 1,624 1,677 1,769 GAs uTiliTy inDeX FunD (GAsFX) fbr gas utIlIty Index fund 0.79% 1/1/10–8/31/10 Western consumIng regIon 479 14.16% -0.52% 4.12% 4.84% 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years 9/1/09–8/31/10 9/1/07–8/31/10 9/1/05–8/31/10 9/1/00–8/31/10 482 479 473 460 ProducIng regIon 970 total 954 949 956 1,085 Respecting Your Money. Total annual operating expenses were 0.76%. 2,985 3,012 3,052 3,106 3,314 The performance data quoted is past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.200.4710. investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. investments are focused in the natural gas industry, which is sensitive to rising interest rates, weather and the wholesale pricing of alternative fuels. investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the fund can be found in the prospectus. Please call 888.200.4710 or visit fbrfunds.com to obtain a free prospectus. read it carefully before investing. The FBr Funds are distributed by FBr investment services inc. member FinrA/siPc. 76 october 2010 AmericAn GAs http://www.AGA.org http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - October 2010

American Gas - September 2010
Contents
President’s Message
We’ve Got Mail
Industry News
Safety First
To Be the Best
Reflections from AGA’s ‘Player-Coach’
2010 Buyer’s Guide
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Jobline
Facts on Gas

American Gas - October 2010