The Western Governors’ Association (WGA), one of the most influential organizations on the American political landscape, is urging Congress to legislate incentives for development and use of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) as well as the requisite infrastructure NGVs require. Writing on behalf of the governors of 19 states and 3 US-Flag Pacific Islands, the WGA’s chairman and vice chairman, Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer and Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, urged swift action on pending legislation
The Western Governors’ Association supports the important goals of putting Americans back to work, improving the economy, protecting the environment, and helping our nation reduce its dependence on foreign oil. As a result, we ask that you include provisions to incentivize the use and development of natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and NGV infrastructure in legislation to be considered by Congress this session.
According to the governors, “the NGV incentives recommended by WGA’s Transportation Fuels Council would help create jobs, improve the economy, protect the environment, and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign oil.
According to industry estimates, the incentives in the NAT GAS Act currently before Congress could help create more than half a million domestic jobs through increased production of light- and heavy-duty NGVs and NGV stations. At present, the NAT GAS Act has 130 cosponsors in the House and the support of key leaders in the Senate.