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NYGAS
Objectives
The governing body of NYGAS is the
Executive Committee (EXCOM) which
consists of principal and alternate
members from each
member gas utility.
The EXCOM is headed by a chairman
elected from the sitting members
who serves for two calendar years
and is supported by a vice chairman,
also elected from the sitting members
for a two year term, who will become
chairman on the term completion
of the sitting chairman. Through
regularly scheduled, and such ad
hoc meetings as may be needed, the
EXCOM provides overall direction,
guidance, budgeting, and approval
of issues requiring its attention,
as may be necessary to maintain
the effective and efficient operation
of the New York Gas Group. The Executive
Director of NYGAS, as chief of staff,
implements the policy and directions
of the EXCOM on a daily basis, coordinating
with the Chairman (and other EXCOM
members) as necessary and providing
updates, status reports, and information
as useful to keep contact fully
informed.
Through its operations committee,
GOAC, NYGAS maintains and enhances
the operation of the New York state
natural gas system with regard to
safety, efficiency, cost reliability
and supply security.
Through its planning committee,
NYPLAN, NYGAS provides a forum
for New York State gas companies
to address the broad spectrum of
issues relating to natural gas supply,
transportation, storage, peak shaving
and demand planning policy and process.
Through its research committee,
NYSEARCH, NYGAS performs research,
development, demonstration, and
technology transfer for the benefit
of its members as well as for their
present and future customers. With
a dedicated staff of (3), NYSEARCH
monitors technology developments,
identifies common needs, performs
market research, evaluates potential
technical solutions and then initiates,
administers and manages approved
projects.
Funding for NYSEARCH projects
is voluntary and members negotiate
funding breakdown on a project-by-project
basis. This system ensures
that spending is tailored
to each company's needs and
that the project has value
to every member who participates.
NYSEARCH
is always seeking new Associate
Members to pursue gas research initiatives
to enhance the viability of the
natural gas industry. New Associate
Members can take advantage of leveraging
their research funds with existing
NYSEARCH members to amplify their
company goals and objectives. As
stated above, all research projects
are strictly voluntary. For further
information please see the
NYSEARCH Associate Membership
Request Form .
Besides funding its own projects,
NYSEARCH cofunds projects with the
Gas Research Institute (GRI), the New York State Energy Research and Development
Authority (NYSERDA), and many other gas utilities, energy agencies
and product manufacturers.
To
find out more about
NYSEARCH,
GOAC,
NYPLAN
and our Web Site, look at our
Site
Map. To inquire about NYGAS,
please use our
Feedback
Form.
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