The American Petroleum Institute (API)
recently showcased new data from Energy Information Administration (EIA), showing that the first half of 2016 saw carbon dioxide emissions from energy
use drop to their lowest levels in 25 years.
“Today’s report is another example of the
great benefits that come from clean-burning natural gas,” API Market
Development Executive Director Marty Durbin said. “The increased use of natural gas
has reduced carbon emissions, lowered costs to American consumers, and
increased our nation’s manufacturing competitiveness. Moving forward, we must
embrace our nation’s leadership so American consumers, workers and the
environment continue to benefit from America’s energy renaissance.”
API also highlighted how the data fits in
with other recently released reports. Days before the carbon dioxide emissions
data set was released, the EIA released figures on electricity costs for American
users that show prices are going down thanks to natural gas.
Additionally, the
White House recently released a report on U.S.-based manufacturers that shows
natural gas giving them a competitive advantage.
API highlights data showing lowest carbon emissions from energy sector in 25 years
