AGF funds independent, critical research that can be used by policy experts, government officials, the media and others to help formulate fact-based energy policies that will serve this country well in the future
Founded in 1989, the AGF is a 501(c)(3) organization focused on being an independent source of information research and programs on energy and environmental issues that affect public policy, with a particular emphasis on natural gas. Overseen by a board of trustees, the AGF has delivered numerous key public policy reports since 2000 and has sponsored executive level forums and events focusing on energy supply. Below are highlights of AGF accomplishments and forthcoming studies.
About AGF
When it comes to issues that impact public policy on energy, the American Gas Foundation (AGF) is committed to making sure the right questions are being asked and answered. AGF funds independent, critical research that can be used by policy experts, government officials, the media and others to help formulate fact-based energy policies that will serve this country well in the future.
Our Mission
The American Gas Foundation (AGF) has gained recognition as a valuable source of information on energy issues that affect public policy. AGF focuses on raising the visibility of the Foundation, extending its outreach to other segments inside and outside of the natural gas industry and increasing our portfolio of important public policy studies and programs.
Ms. Maryam Brown *ChairwomanPresident
- Mr. J. Kevin AkersPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAtmos Energy Corp.
- Mr. Ron BradleyRetired Utility Executive, Gas OperationsPECO
- Mr. David C. CarrollEnergy Executive and Advisor, Former President and CEO and Honorary PresidentGTI and International Gas Union
- Mr. Pedro CherryPresident and Chief Executive Officer
- Dr. Paula GantPresident and CEOGTI Energy
- Ms. Karen HallerChief Executive OfficerSouthwest Gas Holdings, Inc. and Southwest Gas Corporation
- Ms. Karen A. HarbertPresident and Chief Executive OfficerAmerican Gas Association
- Mr. D. Russell “Rusty” HarrisVice President and General Manager Gas Operations, Southeast Energy GroupDominion Energy
- Mr. Todd JacobsExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerSummit Utilities
- Mr. Mark KahrerSenior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs Marketing and Energy EfficiencyNew Jersey Natural Gas
- Mr. James LauritoFormer Executive Vice President, Business DevelopmentFortis Inc.
- Mr. Richard LegerSenior Vice President Natural Gas BusinessCenterPoint Energy
- Mr. Justin PalfreymanPresidentNW Natural
- Mr. Bob RoweVenture Partner and Senior AdvisorThe Westly Group and Guggenheim Partners
- Mr. John W. Somerhalder IIRetired Chairman, President and Chief Executive OfficerAGL Resources
- Mr. Nick StavropoulosFormer President, Gas and ElectricPacific Gas & Electric Co.
