Natural Gas: Limitless Opportunity | Florida

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RELIABLE

during a natural disaster

POWERS

Florida's economy

ESSENTIAL

to reducing our carbon footprint

CRITICAL

to national security

ABOUT

FNGA

The Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) represents Florida's 5 investor-owned gas utilities, 23 municipal gas utilities, 3 special gas districts, and 4 interstate pipelines, 2 intrastate pipelines, along with all the other companies that support our industry, keeping it safe and operational.

We have approximately 1,000,000 metered customers in Florida within residential, commercial, and industrial customer classes.

The FNGA’s focus is on the delivery and end use of natural gas.

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NATURAL GAS USES

COMMERCIAL

RESIDENTIAL

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INDUSTRIAL

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TRANSPORTATION

Natural gas powers Florida’s economy and provides good-paying jobs for Florida families.

44K

Natural gas creates 44,000 new jobs for Florida workers each year.

1M+

Nearly 1,000,000 homes and more than 76,000 businesses are powered by natural gas.

$3.5B

Annually, natural gas generates $3.53 billion in economic impact, contributes $1.93 billion in wages to Florida families, and provides $317.4 million in state and local tax revenue.

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$1K

Households that use natural gas for heating, cooking and clothes drying save an average of $1,041 per year compared to homes using electricity for those applications.

NATUAL GAS

BY THE NUMBERS

Natural gas has saved American families $143 billion over 10 years.

During the storms of the last three years, natural gas kept 99% of our customers running.

Natural gas is the lowest cost energy source available to households. Electricity costs are 3.5 times higher than natural gas.

REAL LIFE FLORIDA STORIES

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Alliance Dairies

Alliance Dairies is home to 9,000 mature cows and 4,000 young stock and produces nearly 25 gallons of milk per year. They also capture energy from manure, converting it to renewable natural gas (RNG), producing enough natural gas to power 4,000 homes.

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CNG is the Future. Cheers to that.

Champion Brands, a full line beverage distributor in North Florida, relies on compressed natural gas (CNG) to power 95% of their fleet. This alternative fuel option boasts numerous benefits, including affordability and reduced carbon emissions.

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Clean, Green, Quiet Machine

Today, 60% of WM's fleet is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), making it the largest heavy-duty CNG fleet in the country. WM has invested more than $500 million in CNG trucks and fueling stations throughout the Sunshine State alone.

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LNG in the Maritime Industry

JAX LNG is the first North American, waterside LNG facility located in Jacksonville, FL and produces 360,000 gallons of liquified natural gas (LNG) daily. Florida leads the U.S. as the number one adopter of LNG as a fuel used in the marine business.

REAL LIFE FLORIDA STORIES

Florida cracks down on assaults against utility workers

Gas crews, linemen, and water workers are often among the first on the scene during storms and emergencies. But utility companies say the job is becoming more dangerous as more workers are reporting assaults on the job. Starting October 1, a new Florida law will make attacking a utility worker a much more serious offense, with even the least serious assault could mean up to a year in jail.

Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management Deploys New CNG Trucks

The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) recently deployed the new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, designed to improve the efficiency and reliability of the County's recycling services.

Crowley Expands Caribbean and Central America Service with Newest LNG Container Ship

Crowley's newest LNG-powered containership Tiscapa departed from the Port of Jacksonville, Florida, for its first commercial voyage serving the Caribbean Basin. This ship was specifically designed to quickly and frequently deliver cargo while using lower emission liquefied natural gas (LNG) for fuel.

Port Everglades Welcomes First Cargo Ship Powered by LNG

Broward County’s Port Everglades recently welcomed its first cargo ship fueled by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), an environmentally friendly alternative fuel. The Crowley ship, Quetzal, is one of four new-build vessels using cleaner fuel that the Florida-based global company plans for trade among the U.S., Central America and the Caribbean Basin.

Industry groups hail utility worker protections passing House, Senate

“Utility workers often operate in hazardous conditions — during storms, floods and emergency repairs,” said Dale Calhoun, Executive Director of the Florida Natural Gas Association. “This legislation delivers accountability needed to keep them safe and to protect the essential services Floridians rely on daily.”

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JAX LNG in the Maritime Industry

JAX LNG is the first North American, waterside LNG facility located in Jacksonville, FL and produces 360,000 gallons of liquified natural gas (LNG) daily. Florida leads the U.S. as the number one adopter of LNG as a fuel used in the marine business.

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Smart energy policies mean freedom for all Floridians

As a state prone to hurricanes and other natural disasters, Florida must remain free to choose from diverse energy sources, including natural gas. Our resilience depends on it.

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Florida can be a leader in use of clean and renewable energy sources

Compressed natural gas is one of the cleanest fuels available for heavy-duty vehicles. Florida is fortunate to have leaders who recognize the importance of a safe, reliable and affordable supply of energy.

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Alliance Dairies

Alliance Dairies is home to 9,000 mature cows and 4,000 young stock and produces nearly 25 gallons of milk per year. They also capture energy from manure, converting it to renewable natural gas (RNG), producing enough natural gas to power 4,000 homes.

Lower electricity rates are a daily victory for Florida families, businesses

Florida's residential electricity rates keep declining, as energy providers embrace every option to ensure reliable, affordable, and environmentally sound energy flows for the Sunshine State.

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CNG is the Future. Cheers to that.

Champion Brands, a full line beverage distributor in North Florida, relies on compressed natural gas (CNG) to power 95% of their fleet. This alternative fuel option boasts numerous benefits, including affordability and reduced carbon emissions.

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Clean, Green, Quiet Machine

Today, 60% of WM's fleet is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), making it the largest heavy-duty CNG fleet in the country. WM has invested more than $500 million in CNG trucks and fueling stations throughout the Sunshine State alone.

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