Imagining Energy Differently
“We are building a sustainability program that continuously pushes us to improve so that we exceed the expectations of customers and other stakeholders.“
- Laura S. Nelson, Ph.D. Vice President of Sustainability and Public Policy
Creating a Sustainable Energy Future for Everyone
Southwest Gas remains committed to safety, to being the best employer where we operate, and to meeting or exceeding the expectations of our valued customers. Southwest Gas is also committed to acting with integrity in all that we do and in providing a positive and sustainable impact for our communities.
We are dedicated to supporting the energy transition through investments in innovative solutions − like renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), and hydrogen. These efforts to deliver energy options to our customers and communities will help drive economy-wide emissions reductions.
Report Highlights
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Reduced excavation damages by 18% since 2019, lowering the amount of gas released to the atmosphere.
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Introduced the Move2Zero Offset Program, allowing eligible Nevada customers to offset their GHG emissions generated from natural gas usage with verified carbon offset credits starting at $5 per month.
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Southwest Gas ranked highest in Customer Satisfaction with both Business and Large Residential Natural Gas Utilities in the West in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Gas Utility Residential and Business Customer Satisfaction Studies.
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Partnered on five renewable natural gas projects to help connect sources of RNG with end-users via the Company’s natural gas distribution systems. These five projects are estimated to produce over 17.6 million therms of RNG per year – enough to fulfill the energy requirements of nearly 10,900 homes for one year.
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Distributed over $4.24 million companywide to nonprofits and charitable organization through employee, foundation, and customers donations. Southwest Gas employees gave 1,412 hours, supporting organizations including food banks, rescue missions, teachers and students, first responders and veterans.
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Helped fleet customers reduce nearly 59,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by providing over 27 million therms of natural gas to be used as compressed natural gas(CNG) in place of diesel fuel. This is equivalent to removing 12,635 gasoline-powered passenger vehicles from the road for a year. The deployment of renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel fleets will further drive down emissions and benefit customers and the communities we serve.
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NV Move2Zero℠ Offset Program
Eligble Nevada customers can play a role in reducing their carbon footprint while continuing to enjoy all the benefits of natural gas and helping contribute to a reliable energy future. Enrolling provides the unique opportunity to offset the greenhouse gas emissions generated from natural gas usage with verified carbon offsets.
Residential Rebates
Save money when you use high-efficiency natural gas appliances. Get rebates on qualified appliances and equipment in your area.
Energy-Saving Tips
When you're spending more time at home, your energy use may increase. On average, natural gas can save your household $879/year when compared to other homes that use electricity to heat, cook, and dry clothing.
