Consumer Advocate Releases Report on Environmental Benefits of Pipelines Infrastructure for the Nation and New York

Group Advocates for New YorkÔÇÖs Families, Small Businesses and
Households to Have Access to More Affordable, Reliable Supplies of
Energy while Reducing Emissions and Impacts

ALBANY, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CEA—Consumer
Energy Alliance (CEA) released a report titled, ÔÇ£Increased
Environmental Benefits from Pipelines & Energy Development for Nation
and New York,ÔÇØ to highlight the incredible strides and improvements
in air quality that have been made possible by the shale energy
revolution and our nationÔÇÖs safe and reliable pipeline network. CEAÔÇÖs
report found that families across the nation are enjoying lower prices
and enhanced energy security, as well as cleaner air ÔÇô all of which were
made possible by pipelines.

Highlights from the CEA report include:

• From 2005-2015, natural gas use across the United States increased 24%
  while federal clean air data shows a dramatic drop in pollution:
  sulfur dioxide (SO2) – down 66%; fine particulate matter – down 34%;
  and nitrogen oxide (NOX) – down 20%.
• US greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector are down to their
  lowest levels since 1990.
• Total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are down 13% from 2005 levels.
• New York relies on natural gas to provide 44% of its power needs.
  According to federal air quality data, emission reductions for harmful
  pollutants like SO2 and NOX dropped by 98% and 87% respectively in New
  York from 2000 to 2016.
• More pipeline infrastructure is needed to meet continuing demand in
  Downstate New York and to support the deployment of more renewable
  power options in order to keep emissions down.

ÔÇ£This report highlights the often over-looked benefits our communities
are receiving because of the U.S. energy revolution and enhances
infrastructure and pipelines,ÔÇØ Mike Butler, CEAÔÇÖs Mid-Atlantic Director,
said. ÔÇ£We believe in a balanced and constructive all-of-the-above energy
policy that utilizes all of our resources ÔÇô both conventional and
renewable. For far too long weÔÇÖve let activists lead a one-sided
conversation with the public on energy development and delivery. But
these results speak for themselves ÔÇô these incredible gains in air
quality are a direct result of having pipeline infrastructure that can
bring energy to where itÔÇÖs needed.ÔÇØ

About Consumer Energy Alliance

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) brings together families, farmers, small
businesses, distributors, producers and manufacturers to support
America's energy future. With more than 500,000 members nationwide, our
mission is to help ensure stable prices and energy security for
households across the country. We believe energy development is
something that touches everyone in our nation, and thus it is necessary
for all of us to actively engage in the conversation about how we
develop our diverse energy resources and energy's importance to the
economy. Learn more at ConsumerEnergyAlliance.org.

Contacts

Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA)
Emily Haggstrom, 720-582-0242
ehaggstrom@consumerenergyalliance.org