Municipal Gas Authority of GA

The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia (the Gas Authority) is the largest non-profit natural gas joint-action agency in the United States, serving 79 Members in Georgia, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Florida that meet the gas needs of more than 245,000 customers. In addition, the agency provides services to 34 other agencies and public systems referred to as “Partners.” The Gas Authority serves as the manager of both Public Gas Partners, Inc. (PGP) and Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. (Main Street), which acquire and provide economical natural gas reserves, in the case of PGP, and long-term prepaid natural gas supplies, in the case of Main Street, to the Gas Authority and other public systems.

History

The Gas Authority was formed in 1987 by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly to assist municipal Members who own and operate natural gas distribution systems. Member and Partner systems are located on the pipeline facilities of seven interstate pipelines. The Gas Authority provides a broad array of gas supply, marketing and other related services, which deliver significant benefits to its Members, Partners and the customers they serve. Services include gas supply and storage management, supply and capacity planning, regulatory representation, industrial customer assistance, budget assistance, rate design, budget forecasting, market development, communications, project financing, risk management assistance, regulatory compliance, and training.

Mission

To provide municipalities a reliable, economical supply of natural gas, and to assist them in developing and growing their gas systems to optimize the benefits of public ownership.

Services

The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia is committed to help our members bring the full benefits of natural gas to our customers and communities. Along with safely and reliably delivering an economical supply of natural gas every day, the Gas Authority is here to help members assist existing customers, gain new customers and develop new markets. We have an outstanding team of professionals dedicated to serving our members in growing natural gas sales through a variety of initiatives focused on residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial markets.