Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future

08/07/2026

Energy affordability matters.

As families continue to feel the pressure of higher costs, every dollar counts.

Did you know households using natural gas for heating, cooking, and clothes drying save an average of $1,030 per year compared to homes using electricity for those same applications?

Reliable, affordable energy helps families keep more money where it belongs—in their pockets.

Learn more facts about affordable natural gas from the American Gas Association: https://playbook.aga.org/affordable

08/06/2026

Data shows that electricity prices are not rising evenly across the country.

While most states have experienced moderate increases, electricity prices in New England and California have risen roughly three times faster than in the rest of the United States since 2020.

In New England, a key driver is insufficient natural gas infrastructure, underscoring the critical need for permitting reform to keep energy reliable and affordable.

Learn more from EQT Corporation: https://www.eqt.com/energy-affordability -pricing

08/06/2026

"Democrats who once pledged that we're going to totally phase out all fossil fuels are now framing natural gas as part of the broader energy mix,” says Gov. Terry McAuliffe.

Our polling consistently finds energy affordability is a top priority for voters across states.

Read more about governors embracing an all-of-the-above energy strategy to lower costs for consumers. ⬇️

Rising energy costs have taken a central spot in US 2026 midterm campaigns, with candidates prioritizing consumer affordability.

US residential electricity prices rose 7% in 2025 from the prior year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data. Ratepayers in 46 states experienced year-over-year increases, with those in 12 states and Washington, DC, seeing double-digit annual rate hikes. Over one-third of high-increase states are in the data center-heavy PJM Interconnection footprint, while the rest are bracing for demand growth from planned data-center operations.

Maya Weber, Zack Hale, Leah Garden and Kate Winston outline what's driving key voter concerns and the races to watch: https://okt.to/QP2OJ5

08/05/2026

Our latest poll in Pennsylvania found affordability and reliability far outrank climate concerns for voters, with 79% of voters supporting Governor Shapiro’s all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes renewables, natural gas, and nuclear power to keep costs down, manage emissions, and protect reliability.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3RGjUEb

08/05/2026

Our Co-Chair, Senator Mary Landrieu, joined Dan Testa on S&P Global Energy's Energy Evolution podcast to discuss why Democrats need an all-of-the-above energy strategy heading into 2026—one that prioritizes affordability, reliability, and emissions reductions.

🎙️ Tune in to the full conversation at CERAWeek by S&P Global 2026 here: https://bit.ly/4w9hETY

08/04/2026

Americans are paying more for energy. They shouldn't have to.

Natural gas is 3.5x more affordable than electricity for the same amount of energy delivered, helping families save on one of their biggest monthly expenses.

Learn more from the American Gas Association: https://playbook.aga.org/affordable

08/03/2026

Our recent polling found that 67% of Virginia voters are more likely to support their state legislator if they back building more natural gas power plants—recognizing their essential role in keeping energy affordable, reliable, and ready to meet growing demand.

In the Richmond Times-Dispatch, former Virginia Governor and Co-Chair, Terry McAuliffe, explains why an all-of-the-above energy strategy is the right path forward—and why Virginia's recent progress on lowering energy costs offers a model for other states.

“The path forward is not to abandon clean energy goals or to choose one source over another. It is diversifying the portfolio, bringing a new generation online, and expanding natural gas capacity alongside renewable resource development,” writes Gov. McAuliffe.

Read his latest op-ed: https://bit.ly/4yETzXD

08/03/2026

Natural Allies applauds Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s appointment of Vince Maiden to serve as director of the Virginia Department of Energy.

Read our full statement from Executive Director Susan Waller here: https://bit.ly/4pMpJMQ

07/31/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans now struggles to pay their energy bills. So what's driving prices higher?

In many parts of the country, rigid, all-or-nothing energy policies have blocked the pipelines and infrastructure needed to deliver affordable natural gas where it's needed most.

Working families deserve better. America needs commonsense energy policies that support an all-of-the-above approach, including natural gas, to keep energy reliable, affordable, and secure for years to come.

Watch to learn more:

07/30/2026

Lower energy costs don't just benefit families. They power businesses, too.

Commercial and industrial customers have saved more than $655 billion over the past decade by using natural gas, helping strengthen America's economy and improve competitiveness.

Learn more from American Gas Association: https://playbook.aga.org/affordable