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facts on gas A More energy-efficient DAtA center survey respondents to cDW’s “2012 energy efficient it report” say that the energy-efficient technologies and solutions implemented most often are: • virtualized servers or • power-efficient networking storage (65%); equipment (31%); and • server consolidation (60%); • energy-efficient/loadshedding uninterruptible • low-power/low-wattage power supplies (UPS) (28%). processors (46%); • ENERGY STAR–qualifying devices (44%); For more statistics, visit www. .org Operating rigs As of may 4, 2012 gas Oil 606 1,355 31% 69% natiOnal COOling-Degree Days Weighted by gas home air-conditioning equipment april 2011 april 2012 17.5% cooler than ’11 56.7% warmer than normal 30-year normal for april Change in COnsumer priCe inDex 12 months ending march 2012 u.s. hOusing starts march 2012 march 2011 57 47 30 +2.7% 654,000 593,000 u.s. WOrking gas in unDergrOunD stOrage (Bcf) Weekly by region for period ending April 27, 2012 Week 4/6 4/13 4/20 4/27 4/27/11 eastern COnsuming regiOn 1,092 1,103 1,145 1,165 695 Western COnsuming regiOn 353 prODuCing regiOn 358 1,040 2,501 362 1,041 2,548 371 1,040 2,576 231 810 1,736 1,042 SOURCE: CDW LLC’s “2012 Energy Efficient IT Report,” www.cdw.com/energyefficientit. tOtal 2,487 A timely idea, regardless of the time frame Invest in the growth potential of AGA natural gas members leading the way today for a clean, efficient and safe energy future tomorrow: FBR Gas Utility Index Fund (GASFX) 888.200.4710 www.fbrfunds.com Respecting Your Money® The Fund has outperformed the Morningstar Utilities Category for the past 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years ending April 30, 2012. Average Annualized Total Return GASFX Mstar Cat: Utilities 1 Yr 13.35% 4.50% 3 Yr 24.74% 16.55% 0.71% 5 Yr 6.48% 0.56% 10 Yr 8.59% 7.30% 15 Yr 9.65% 7.23% Annual Total Expense Ratio: PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. The performance data quoted represents past performance and the current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption fees. The Fund charges a redemption fee of 1.00% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days; if reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end please call 888.200.4710. 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. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Morningstar and/or its content providers are the proprietors of this information; do not permit its unauthorized copying or distribution; do not warrant it to be accurate, complete or timely; and are not responsible for damages or losses arising from its use. The FBR Funds are distributed by FBR Investment Services Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. 44 AmericAn GAs June 2012 http://www.aga.org http://www.cdw.com/energyefficientit http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - June 2012

American Gas - June 2012
Contents
President’s Message
In the Know
In the News
Safety First
Fueling Progress
2012 AGA Membership Directory
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Advertisers’ Index
Jobline
Marketplace
Facts on Gas

American Gas - June 2012