Rehberg Promotes Jobs & Energy Independence as Member of Natural Gas Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg, has joined the Natural Gas Caucus, a bipartisan effort to increase the job-creating use of environmentally-friendly natural gas and help move America toward energy independence. The House Natural Gas Caucus will promote awareness of the advances in the natural gas industry and better educate members on the abundant, low-emission energy source.
“Natural gas is one of Montana’s many energy options that plays an important part in our economy,” said Rehberg a member of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee. “It’s a clean, abundant, energy source and responsible development of natural gas is a critical part of a balanced energy plan that will create jobs and help make America less dependent on foreign oil.”
Advancements in technologies have helped unlock new natural gas reserves, vastly increasing America’s domestic supply. Due to increasing demand for use in buses and fleet vehicles, natural gas accounts for 25% of power production in the country.
“The natural gas industry in Montana accounts for hundreds of good-paying, family-supporting jobs, and Montana received over $5.5 million in natural gas royalties last year, which directly benefits local communities.” said Rehberg. “I’m proud to join my House colleagues in a bipartisan effort to help champion a cleaner, more energy independent America while creating millions of new American jobs.