AGA DOE Natural Gas Technology Development Workshop

June 20, 2019 American Gas Association Office 400 North Capitol St., NW Washington, DC 20001 Workshop Purpose: Gather key stakeholders engaged in natural gas direct-use technology development and deployment to identify opportunities to increase the effectiveness of getting new products to market. Workshop Objectives: • Identify current and future challenges facing the natural gas industry and the importance of advancing new technologies to overcome the challenges. • Identify the obstacles that are currently limiting the advancement of new natural gas technologies. • Identify opportunities to expand natural gas technology development and enhance the effectiveness of R, D & D programs Targeted Attendees: ➢ Natural Gas Industry Representatives ➢ DOE Building Technologies Office and National Labs Representatives ➢ Natural Gas Direct-Use Technology Developers ➢ HVAC Equipment Manufacturers ➢ Academic Institutions Engaged in Natural Gas Technology Development AGENDA Noon LUNCH 12:30 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Karen Harbert – President and CEO – American Gas Association David Nemtzow – Building Technologies Office Director – U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas Direct-Use Technology Development Workshop 12:50 p.m. Situational Assessment: The Need for New Natural Gas Technologies for Homes and Businesses –AGA and AGA Members Representatives from the natural gas industry will present on how emerging federal and state policies could impact the use of natural gas in homes and buildings and how the development and deployment of new natural gas direct-use technologies will be needed to meet the objectives of these policies. 1:30 p.m. Natural Gas Technology Development and Future Pathways– Progress and Obstacles GTI, DOE Representatives from research organizations engaged in natural gas technology development will provide their perspectives on the status of R&D and the framework for future natural gas technology and product development. 2:30 p.m. BREAK 2:45 p.m. Opportunities for Expanding Collaborative Natural Gas Direct-Use Technology Development and Demonstration Roundtable Discussion with All Attendees on next-steps for expanding the portfolio of natural gas end use RD&D for buildings and how to align and leverage the collective resources of government and industry stakeholders. 3:45 p.m. Actions and Next Steps 4:30 p.m. ADJOURN