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1Last Updated: October, 2011 Overview for Distribution Companies Reducing Emissions Increasing Efficiency Maximizing Profits U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Natural Gas STAR Program

2 Source: EPA, Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990 – 2009, April, Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding. Background: U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions CH 4 10% CO 2 83% N 2 O 4% HFCs, PCs, & SF 6 2% Other 15% Landfills 17% Oil and Gas Systems 37% Coal Mining 10% Enteric Fermentation 20% U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions All Sources U.S. Methane Emissions by Sector Oil and natural gas systems are the largest man-made source of methane emissions in the United States (37%) and make up 3.8% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

3 Background: U.S. Oil and Gas Methane Emissions by Sector 2009 U.S. methane emissions from oil and natural gas industry: 624 Bcf (3.8% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions) Source: EPA. Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990 – April, Available on the Web at: Note: Totals may not sum due to independent rounding. Bcf = billion cubic feet

4 Background: Distribution Sector Methane Emissions (72 Bcf) Source: EPA. Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990 – April, Available on the Web at: Bcf = billion cubic feet M&R Stations 18 Bcf Other Sources 3 Bcf Protected Steel Mains/Services 4 Bcf Plastic Mains/Services 6 Bcf Cast Iron Mains 8 Bcf Regulator Stations 11 Bcf

5 U.S. Oil & Natural Gas Opportunities: Why Gas STAR? 624 Bcf of methane emissions per year amounts to: $2.5 B worth of gas lost (at $4/Mcf) CO 2 emissions from the electricity use of million homes for one year Annual greenhouse gas emissions from million passenger vehicles U.S. oil and natural gas industry has an opportunity to cost-effectively reduce methane emissions resulting in: Increased operational efficiency Increased profits Increased domestic gas supply Improved safety Improved environmental performance Better public relations

6 The Natural Gas STAR Program The Natural Gas STAR Program is a flexible, voluntary partnership between EPA and the oil and natural gas industry designed to cost-effectively reduce methane emissions from oil and natural gas operations. More Than 130 Partners: For a complete listing of Natural Gas STAR partner companies and industry association endorsers, visit epa.gov/gasstar/partners/index.html

7 Key Components Guidance on new technologies and practices Technical documents on more than 80 cost-effective technologies and practices Free Technology Transfer workshops Technical guidance to identify and prioritize cost- effective methane emission reduction opportunities Annual record of partner voluntary actions and methane savings Technical Information Annual Reports Project Demonstrations Workshops

8 Benefits to Participation Save time identifying the “right” technologies and practices to reduce methane emissions and increase revenue Technical information and economic analyses based on partner companies’ field experiences One-on-one assistance to identify and prioritize cost-effective projects appropriate for a company’s operating environment Build network with industry peers, draw upon their experience and success Sector specific Technology Transfer Workshops and Annual Implementation Workshops Minimal resources required to administer the Program—these are provided: Standardized forms and default emission values Data collection software and online reporting Gas STAR technical support staff Enhanced corporate reputation Public recognition and easy methods to quantify environmental benefits Voluntary record of reductions and benchmarking reports detailing accomplishments

9 Key Steps to Participation Step 1: Sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and market Gas STAR internally—develop a supportive corporate environment from the beginning. Step 2: Submit an Implementation Plan outlining how Gas STAR will be incorporated into company operations. Step 3: Participate in the Gas STAR Program based on corporate goals and resources, act on cost-effective methane emission reduction opportunities, attend workshops, and report activities and accomplishments. Step 4: Submit annual progress reports (after one full year of participation) documenting the previous year’s achievements.

10 Accomplishments Through participation in the Natural Gas STAR Program, partners reduced methane emissions by 94 Bcf in Bcf in cumulative reductions since 1993

11 Consolidated Edison Case Study (Joined 1993) Program Implementation to Ensure Success Natural Gas STAR became a focal point for open communication and teamwork which was one way to put corporate environmental policy into action Highly successful in implementing and advocating through technology transfer workshops the benefits of cast iron pipe replacement and flexible pipe lining methods Development and use of Cast Iron Joint Sealing Robot (CISBOT) since 2000 to seal leaking joints with an anaerobic sealant –Prevents service disruption, allows minimal excavation –Reduces pipeline repair costs by 30 to 40% Participated in workshops, generously shared successes Achieved multiple Gas STAR awards including a Continuing Excellence award in 2005 Examples: Key Achievements and Contributions

12 Resources and Contact Information Learn more about Natural Gas STAR, visit: epa.gov/gasstar Detailed information on recommended technologies and practices: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html Gas STAR forms including MOU, Implementation Plan, and Annual Reporting forms: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/program- forms.html Additional information on implementing the Natural Gas STAR Program: epa.gov/gasstar/guidelines/index.html

13 Contact Information Scott Bartos (202) Jerome Blackman (202) Carey Bylin (202) Roger Fernandez (202) Suzie Waltzer (202)