We’re building a clean energy future with innovative, low-carbon solutions.
Atlanta Gas Light is committed to reducing our emissions, protecting our natural environment and promoting social wellbeing and safety. As a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas, we align with our parent company’s goal of achieving net-zero operational GHG emissions by 2050. To achieve this, we’re deploying tools and infrastructure modernization and engaging with like-minded organizations and partners to advance clean energy initiatives.
3 Key Takeaways
As of the end of 2022, our distribution system is 100% free of known cast or wrought iron and unprotected steel.
From 2022 through 2024, our energy efficiency programs led to an annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (CO2e) of 283 metric tons
Atlanta Gas Light has been helping fleet customers deploy CNG vehicles to further their sustainability goals by building and maintaining CNG fueling stations for customers under our various rates and programs since 1993.
Efficient Homes and Businesses
We support emissions reductions and increased energy efficiency in homes and businesses. To help our customers be more energy efficient, Atlanta Gas Light initiated an energy efficiency program in 2022 focused on residential customers and expanded the program in 2024 to include commercial customers. These programs offer our residential and commercial customers rebates to upgrade to energy efficient furnaces, water heaters, and boilers. From 2022 through 2024, customers who have participated in ourenergy efficiency programs have received rebates on 743 energy efficient appliances, receiving nearly $250,000 in incentives and avoiding more than 283 annual metric tons of CO2 emissions.
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Cleaner Molecules
To serve our customers and reach a lower-carbon future, our parent company, Southern Company Gas has set a goal of net-zero GHG emissions from our operations by 2050. Evidence shows that the use of natural gas and existing infrastructure are foundational to reaching a net-zero clean energy future with the greatest consumer affordability. A third-party study conducted by ICF provided key findings that support our conclusions. Pipeline modernization, leak detection and repair, damage prevention, reduction in blowdown emissions, using compressed natural gas (CNG) in our fleets, and investing in renewable gas are all solutions that can help us get there.
Superior Operations
We leverage the latest technologies to prevent, identify and mitigate emissions. Modernizing our infrastructure makes our delivery system more efficient and avoids methane leaks. In fact, upgrading vintage pipes with modern materials is recognized as having the single most significant impact on methane emissions reductions in the natural gas distribution industry. As of the end of 2022, our distribution system is 100% free of known cast or wrought iron and unprotected steel — materials which are susceptible to corrosion and leaks. We’ve upgraded our system to state-of-the-art, corrosion-resistant pipes. From 1998-2018, we reduced annual methane emissions from our distribution system by approximately 50% even as our system grew by more than 20%.
Lowering Transportation Emissions
We employ a broad range of solutions to help us deliver affordable and accessible fuel to families and businesses across our service area while reducing emissions. Embracing alternative fuels like renewable natural gas (RNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) can significantly enhance energy efficiency and sustainability for homes and businesses. These fuels offer lower emissions compared to traditional options, contributing to cleaner air and reduced environmental impact. In 2020, across the entire United States, 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions were avoided by fueling vehicles with RNG.
Atlanta Gas Light has been helping fleet customers deploy CNG vehicles to further their sustainability goals by building and maintaining CNG fueling stations for customers under our various rates and programs since 1993.
