Fossil gas is losing its grip in America too
Natural gas has not yet reached its peak in the US, but the summit is in view
RISKY BUSINESS
Utilities are divesting gas portfolios in favour of renewables, while new gas infrastructure is increasingly getting the cold shoulder from state authorities
POLITICAL FOOTBALL
The November 2020 presidential election will be pivotal in deciding the role of gas in America for the foreseeable future
KEY QUOTE
A tipping point came in 2019 when clean energy development portfolios adopted by utilities became cheaper than building and operating a new gas plant ...
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