BEYOND THE LIGHT BULB: Natural Gas Opportunities For Local Agencies

摘要

Natural gas is an important part of California's energy mix, meeting almost one-third of the state's total energy needs. As local agencies are becoming increasingly proactive about energy efficiency, cities and counties are looking "beyond the light bulb" for ways to increase efficiency, reduce consumption and save money. Local agencies can reduce natural gas consumption while exploring options to offset electricity consumption through projects that generate power. Using natural gas can also help local agencies reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fleet vehicles because compressed natural gas burns more cleanly than other fossil fuels.