Proponents of domestic manufacturing have argued that a larger, more stable gas supply at competitive prices will lead to a resurgence of investment in manufacturing and job creation.
Jeff Bingaman
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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
The international focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions to address climate change has favored the lower carbon intensity of natural gas for power generation.
In recent years a number of factors have combined to raise the prominence of natural gas as a resource.
Concerns about our dependence on foreign oil have led some to propose switching to more use of natural gas in the transportation sector.
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