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AMERICANGAS AMERICAN GAS Volume AMERICAN GAS 96 Number 10 december 2014/jaNuary 2015 22 f e a t u r e s cover Story 22 a Seat at many Tables by jake rubiN Terry McCallister started out drilling wells and producing oil. Now he runs one of the most visible distribution companies in the country. This range of experience should serve him- and AGA-well in his new role as 2015 chair. Feature 28 In the balance by Scott butler Con Edison's senior policy advisor advances the utility's position on gas-electric coordination and whether a gas RTO is necessary. Feature 31 Standing Tall by jeNNifer pilla taylor Gas utilities withstood last year's brutal winter thanks to preparation, domestic supply growth, and efficiency. pipeliNe State watch departmeNtS natural Gas, Start your engines 5 Going Home 17 President's message 2 We are "the face of the fuel," responsible to our customers for their understanding of everything that goes into getting the molecules out of the ground and into their homes and businesses. digest 6 New tool analyzes impact of CNG stations; shale development certificate exceeds regulations; GE invests in Penn State innovation center; and more. Issues 6 * U.S. overtakes Russia as world's top natural gas producer. * Massive North Slope gas development project stays on track. update 8 * $3 billion pipeline expansion proposed for New England. * Turning away new customers due to limited capacity, more demand. need-to-Know 10 * Morgan Stanley applies to build and operate CNG export facility. * LNG to be used as rocket fuel. by the numbers 12 Natural gas leads capacity additions. People 14 Places 15 connecticut 18 Schools save by converting from oil-fueled systems to gas. Indiana 18 NiSource find value by splitting. maine 19 Utility spin-off helps customers convert to gas easily, affordably. nebraska 19 Suit between bank and utility over gas supply is being settled. new jersey 20 Judicial panel: state strayed into FERC jurisdiction. Headway 36 After embarking on a website redesign project in early 2014, AGA is now pleased to unveil its new digital face. By Lisa Dundon O'Leary Subject Index 4 jobs 34 marketplace 35 ad Index 35 Ohio 20 Aggregation reduces bills. Oregon 21 An Oregon city considers forming the state's first municipal gas utility Vermont 21 Getting started with biogas. cOVer PHOTO and abOVe by adam auel december 2014/january 2015 AmericAn GAs 1

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American Gas - December 2014/January 2015