Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONTACT:   Renee Lani, General Counsel Phone: (202) 464-2742   Email: rlani@apga.org   APGA Thanks Stakeholders for Amici Briefs in Furnace Rule Case   Washington, D.C. (February 25, 2026) –   Last month, the American Public Gas Association, American Gas Association, and National Propane Gas Association filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which sided with a Biden-era ...

For Immediate Release  January 20, 2026 Trade associations petition U.S. Supreme Court to take on fuel choice case, protect access to natural gas furnaces WASHINGTON –  The American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association filed a petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a 2-1 decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which sided with a Biden-era ruling blocking the sale of non-condensing natural gas furnaces and commercial water heaters. Non-condensing furnaces, which make up approximately ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Audrey Casey Phone: (202) 544-1332 Email: acasey@apga.org   DOE regulatory overreach, natural gas industry will continue to fight to protect American families   Washington, D.C. (November 4, 2025) – The American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association and National Propane Gas Association firmly rebuked a ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit which saw two judges side against affordability and consumer choice for home heating in America as the country ...

F OR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CONTACT:   Erin Kurilla, EVP, Vice President of Advocacy & Operations   Phone: ( 202) 905-2904   Email: ekurilla@apga.org       APGA Congratulates PHMSA Administrator Roberti     Washington, D.C. (September 18, 2025) – The American Public Gas Association (APGA), representing more than 730 communities across the U.S. that own and operate their retail natural gas distribution entities, issued the following statement upon ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Joshua St.Pierre Phone: (202) 407-0015 Email: jstpierre@apga.org   APGA Celebrates the Introduction of Bipartisan Pipeline Safety Infrastructure Bill   Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2025) – The American Public Gas Association (APGA), representing more than 730 communities across the U.S. that own and operate their retail natural gas distribution entities, issued the following statement in response to the bipartisan introduction of the American Energy Security Act of 2025 , which authorizes an ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Josh St.Pierre Phone: (202) 407-0015 Email: jstpierre@apga.org   APGA Applauds Overturning of Flawed Water Heater Rulemaking   Washington, D.C. (May 13, 2025) – The American Public Gas Association (APGA), representing more than 730 communities across the U.S. that own and operate their retail natural gas distribution entities, issued the following statement in response to President Trump signing into law a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval related to the Biden Administration’s ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Josh St.Pierre Phone: (202) 407-0015 Email: jstpierre@apga.org   APGA Applauds House Resolution Disapproving Flawed Water Heater Rulemaking Washington, D.C. (February 27, 2025) – The American Public Gas Association (APGA), representing more than 730 communities across the U.S. that own and operate their retail natural gas distribution entities, issued the following statement in response to the passage of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution of disapproval in the House related to the Biden administration’s ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erin Kurilla, EVP, Vice President of Advocacy & Operations Phone: (202) 905-2904 Email: ekurilla@apga.org   APGA Congratulates Energy Secretary Wright   Washington, D.C. (February 4, 2025) – The American Public Gas Association (APGA), representing more than 730 communities across the U.S. that own and operate their retail natural gas distribution entities, issued the following statement upon the confirmation of the Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE):   “APGA congratulates Chris ...