The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States.  There are more than 77 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 95 percent — more than 73 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. AGA is an advocate for natural gas utility companies and their customers and provides a broad range of programs and services for member natural gas pipelines, marketers, gatherers, international natural gas companies, and industry associates. Today, natural gas meets more than one-third of the United States’ energy needs.

This AGA presentation will focus on the role for natural gas in a sustainable energy future. Key regulatory and legislative issues will be discussed.

Kim Greene is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Southern Company Gas, the leading natural gas company in the industry. She ensures the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to more than 4.3 million utility customers in Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee and Virginia with approximately 666,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas.

Greene is a strong voice in the energy sector, especially on issues related to safety, America’s clean energy future, emerging technologies, innovation, and STEM-related education.  She currently chairs the American Gas Association, which represents companies delivering natural gas safely, reliably, and in an environmentally responsible way to help improve the quality of life for their customers every day. She also serves as an Oil & Natural Gas Liaison Co-Lead for the Electric Subsector Coordinating Council, which is the principal liaison between the federal government and the energy sector on security issues. Additionally, Greene serves on the boards of directors of Valero Energy Corporation, Gas Technology Institute, Metro Atlanta Chamber, and Morehouse School of Medicine. Previously, she served on the board of directors of the Electric Power Research Institute, including serving as Chair. 

Greene is a distinguished member of the Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame, a recipient of the University of Tennessee’s Distinguished Alumna Award and the Nathan W. Dougherty Award, the highest honor bestowed by the UT Tickle College of Engineering. She earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering science and mechanics from the University of Tennessee, a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a master’s degree in business administration from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. She also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

Attire: Business

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