Austin City Council Passes Resolution Addressing Natural Gas And Sustainability
Yesterday, the Austin City Council unanimously approved a resolution requesting Texas Gas Service (TGS) to take steps to build a more sustainable business for Austin residents. This action uses technology and market mechanisms to reduce our carbon footprint, with a specific focus on opportunities related to natural gas.
The resolution will result in:
A feasibility analysis for biomethane capture in the Austin area
Improved transparency and up-to-date gas data for Austin
Options for increasing leak detection and reduction efforts
A potential GreenChoice-style program related to natural gas
TGS also will identify options for purchasing offsets as another strategy for reducing carbon equivalent emissions, and provide their expertise to accelerate deployment of renewable natural gas in the Austin area.
By Corridor News