- The safe development of job-creating American natural gas continues to provide significant economic and environmental benefits across our region, and this month’s natural gas impact fee disbursement announcement further underscores the fact that Marcellus Shale production is positively impacting every square inch of the commonwealth.
By John Augustine, Community Outreach Manager
The safe development of job-creating American natural gas continues to provide significant economic and environmental benefits across our region, and this month’s natural gas impact fee disbursement announcement further underscores the fact that Marcellus Shale production is positively impacting every square inch of the commonwealth. These critical resources will help ensure that local governments are equipped to make the most of this historic opportunity.
The natural gas industry’s work across the commonwealth is indeed a true partnership with county and local governments. Importantly, these revenues – nearly $204 million – are being directed to statewide environmental and conservation programs in addition to each of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties regardless of where natural gas operations are taking place. In fact, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne and Susquehanna counties will collectively receive more than $12.8 million this year alone, in addition to the positive economic impacts the region continues to experience – from lower consumer prices to more jobs and tax revenues.
Our “Guiding Principles” define our commitment to being responsible neighbors as well as our collective efforts aimed at providing sustainable, broad-based economic and energy-security benefits for all. Without question, this announcement demonstrates that our industry is upholding this important promise.
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