Northwest Gas Association

09/03/2026

Here's the part that surprises people: more than half the energy we use in the PNW — outside of driving — shows up through a pipe, not a wire. That's Real Energy. Read more: https://www.nwga.org/post/reality-1-the-energy-people-and-businesses-actually-use.

08/28/2026

Before we argue about where energy is going, let's be clear about where it already is. For 3.7 million households and 350,000 businesses across the Northwest, the answer is bigger than most of the debate assumes — more than half of all the energy used outside transportation: https://www.nwga.org/post/reality-1-the-energy-people-and-businesses-actually-use

08/04/2026

The Washington State Building Code Council's proposed energy code changes could have lasting impacts on housing affordability, energy choice, business competitiveness, and electric grid reliability across our region.

To help homeowners, businesses, builders, policymakers, and other stakeholders better understand what's being proposed, the Northwest Gas Association has created a dedicated resource center with background information, analysis, and guidance on how to participate in the public process.

Learn what's at stake, review the proposals, and make your voice heard before decisions are finalized.

Visit: https://www.nwga.org/building-codes

The Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC) is considering significant changes to the state Energy Code through the CR-102 rulemaking process.

07/24/2026

I know you can feel the anticipation . . . it's webinar time! NWGA CEO Kelly Fukai will walk you through the 2026 NWGA Gas Outlook Study. Join us Thursday, July 30th at noon. For more info and to register: https://www.nwga.org/event-details/2026-nwga-gas-outlook-webinar.

07/21/2026

Over 250+ natgas industry experts meet in San Diego, CA, August 10-12, to share insights about Rockies & West energy markets & to structure transactions to buy, sell & transport natgas. Proud association partner of NWGA! This is the industry’s premier gathering for natural gas and LNG industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference, with participants routinely negotiating commercial transactions during the event. Register here with RWNGSA125: https://tinyurl.com/2eyzrp4j
https://www.facebook.com/ldcgasforum or search LDC Gas Forums

07/14/2026

It's HERE!!! The NW Gas Association released It's "2026 Pacific Northwest Gas Market Outlook" this morning! You can view it here: https://www.nwga.org/_files/ugd/669a08_b34d000db160455cacd92ea9d395454a.pdf.

We are in an evolving new energy reality in the PacNW. Here is the press release: https://www.nwga.org/post/nwga-releases-2026-pacific-northwest-gas-market-outlook.

07/08/2026

The LDC Gas Forums & Gulf Coast Energy Forum & NatGas To Power Forum, proud association partner of NWGA, has launched their 2026 Agenda. The 22nd annual Energy Innovations: LDC Gas Forum Rockies & West takes place August 12 – 10, 2026 in San Diego, CA. Over two-hundred fifty energy industry professionals gather in August to gain insight and examine up-to-the-minute issues facing the U.S. Rockies and West natural gas market region. This is the industry’s premier gathering for natural gas and LNG industry professionals, which is much more than simply a conference, with participants routinely negotiating commercial transactions during the event. Register here with discount code RWNGSA125: https://tinyurl.com/284j3jda

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https://www.facebook.com/ldcgasforum or search LDC Gas Forums

The LDC Gas Forums Group is designed to help the networking efforts of past, present and future attendees of the LDC Gas Forums.

05/22/2026

BIG NEWS at NWGA: https://www.nwga.org/post/northwest-gas-association-names-jason-verduzco-director-of-advocacy-and-outreach