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Chris McGill is the Managing Director Policy Analysis at the American Gas Association (AGA), which represents 202 local energy companies that deliver natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 70 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 92%--more than 65 million customers--receive their gas from AGA members.
During his 21 years at the Association, he has served as Manager Gas Supply, Director of Gas Supply and Statistics and Director of AGA's Houston Office--in addition to his current position. McGill's work is in the assessment of future supplies of natural gas, domestic production, underground storage, key pipeline transportation issues, winter heating season planning and other related topics. He is an active spokesperson on many natural gas supply topics, representing local gas utility perspectives to the industry, regulators, legislators and the public. He has authored numerous articles, energy analyses and issue briefs on these subjects, as well as having created and managed statistical time-series data focused on key industry benchmarks.
In these especially challenging times, McGill had much to say during an interview with P&GJ.
P&GJ: What issues are proving the most challenging for AGA members today?
McGill: Right now it's the economy and its impact on our customers. Higher unemployment and reduced household incomes often translate into an increase in late payments by customers and a rise in uncollectibles. Other areas like residential building are also taking a toll. Consider that over half of new homes choose natural gas--but if new homes aren't being built, gas utilities are not adding new customers which means our residential market base is shrinking. And shrinking markets and lower thermostats...
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