Reliability Alliance Voices Support for GEAR’s Attention to Strengthening Gas-Electric Coordination as Power Demand Rises

Joint Statement From EPSA, NGSA, and INGAA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | November 12, 2025

Washington, D.C. - As the nation prepares for another demanding winter season, the Reliability Alliance-a coalition of the Electric PowerSupply Association (EPSA), Interstate Natural GasAssociation of America (INGAA) and the Natural GasSupply Association (NGSA)-commends NARUC's Gas-Electric Alignment for Reliability(GEAR) working group for its leadership in strengthening coordination between the natural gasand electric power sectors. With natural gassupplying the largest share of dispatchable U.S. electricity, the Allianceunderscores that reliable powerdepends on mutual obligations for reliable fuel deliveryand generatorprocurement practices.

In response to the release of GEAR's final report at the November 2025 NARUC Annual Meeting, the Reliability Alliancereaffirms the industry's shared commitment to enhancing reliability, resiliency, and coordination across these interdependent systems. The Allianceapplauds GEAR's recognition that the biggest challenge affecting interoperability across the systems is not operational; it is economic.

GEAR concludes - as the Alliancehas argued - that there is a critical need for natural gas generationand additional natural gas pipelineinfrastructure and that the market must appropriately price reliabilityso industry can develop and implement the optimal array of natural gasinfrastructure services.

The Alliancealso commends GEAR's pragmatic, data driven, and market-oriented approach to strengthening gas-electric coordination, particularly the attention to what states can do to help. The Alliancestands ready to work with market operators and states to implement the recommendations aligned with our shared priorities - namely improving real-time coordination, encouraging timely fuelprocurement, and supporting investment in critical infrastructure.

The Alliancealso recognizes North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak for her leadership in launching GEAR during her tenure as NARUC president while serving on the North Dakota Public Service Commissionand the strong efforts of the GEAR co-chairs, Georgia Commissioner Tricia Pridemore and New Hampshire Commissioner Carleton Simpson and more recently, Kansas Commissioner Dwight Keen as vice chair.

Industry Perspectives

"Reliabilityis job one and that means having the right amount of fuelin the right place at the right time. Competitive powersuppliers have invested significantly to strengthen winter readiness, but we need continued alignment between gasand electric systems to make sure that when customers flip the switch, the lights come on. That's the measure of success we're all working toward, and GEAR's work has been an important step to bridge that gap."
- EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler

"Ensuring reliable deliveryof natural gasto our customers, including generators, requires the buildout of modern infrastructure and policies that allow timely investments in that buildout. We appreciate NARUC's and GEAR's leadership in recognizing the critical role pipelines play in maintaining energy reliability."
- INGAA President & CEO Amy Andryszak

"NGSA welcomes GEAR's attention to improving gas-electric coordination. GEAR successfully focused on the key yet interdependent areas that are apt to be the most transformative for making real progress on gas-electric coordination, including: infrastructure development, powermarket design, and commercialsolutions. Healthy alignment starts with recognition and ownership by stakeholders within the natural gasand electric power sectorsof their roles in supporting a reliable energy system."
- NGSA President and CEO Dena Wiggins

The Essential Role of Natural Gasin Reliable Power

Across the United States, natural gascontinues to serve as the backbone of reliable electric generation, meeting around 42% of total U.S. electricity production in 2024, according to the U.S. EnergyInformation Administration-making it the nation's largest source of power generation. It remains the only large-scale, dispatchable resource capable of providing flexible, on-demand generationwhen renewable output declines and electricity demandsurges.

During winter, natural gas-fueled generationprovides critical balancing capabilityto maintain system stability, particularly in regions with high renewable penetration. According to FERC's 2024-2025 Winter ReliabilityAssessment, gas-fired resources account for more than 40% of winter capacity, providing the largest share of dependable generationduring peak demandperiods.

Progress in Winter Readiness

Industry investments in winterization, fuelassurance, and infrastructure upgrades since Winter Storm Elliott and lessons learned across recent winters have strengthened systemresilience and reduced outagerisks, improving the reliabilityand performance of gas-fired generationnationwide.

Federal and regional reliabilityleaders-including FERC, NERC, and systemoperators-have recognized and cited the significant steps taken by generators, pipelines, and suppliers to improve winter readiness and coordination.

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About the Reliability Alliance

Formed proactively in 2023 following lessons from Winter Storm Elliott, the Reliability Alliance represents collaboration among the Electric PowerSupply Association (EPSA), Interstate Natural GasAssociation of America (INGAA), and Natural GasSupply Association (NGSA). Together, these organizations advocate for improved coordination, transparency, and reliabilityacross the natural gasand electric industries through market-based and policy solutions that benefit consumers and strengthen the nation's energy system.

Media Contacts:

• Electric Power Supply Association: Christina Nyquist | [email protected]
• Interstate Natural Gas Association of America: Abigail Miller | [email protected]
• Natural Gas Supply Association: Maura Seikaly | [email protected]

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