Collaborations & Partnerships
In today’s economic environment, an individual company may not be in a position to independently fund an entire R&D project. GTI offers a consortium approach, through which a group of interested companies fund and help steer the direction of a project, while GTI manages the program and performs much of the research. These collaborative programs, which represent a great opportunity for utilities to leverage their R&D investments, include—
Operations Technology Development (OTD)
A member-controlled partnership of gas distribution companies to develop, test, and implement new technologies related to safe and reliable operation of the infrastructure
Utilization Technology Development (UTD)
A member-controlled partnership of gas distribution companies that conducts near-term applied research to develop, test, and deploy energy-efficient end-use technologies.
Emerging Technology Program (ETP)
A member-driven collaborative to accelerate the market introduction and acceptance of new emerging technologies to feed utility energy efficiency programs.
Sustaining Membership Program (SMP)
GTI’s Sustaining Membership Program (SMP) funds early-stage applied research up to the proof-of-concept stage to support OTD and UTD.
Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI)
A collaborative effort supported by major electric and gas utilities to advance the technologies needed for deep decarbonization within the next decade so they can be deployed in the 2030 to 2050 timeframe.
Joint Industry Projects (JIPs)
Brings together U.S. and international companies interested in a similar scope of work to leverage funding and the knowledge and experience of all partners.
GTI is committed to broadening support for natural gas R&D that benefits gas consumers. Through the “Delta” program, our staff can serve as expert witnesses at rate cases and help you gain approval of R&D funding recovery.
We can help you optimize new technology prior to commercialization. As your technology transfer partner, GTI will conduct full-scale field demonstrations to help you assess equipment performance in real-world conditions and help you transfer new technology to the marketplace.
Working Collaboratively with Our Partners to Deliver Results
GTI has an extensive matrix of partners, investors and clients that encompasses more than 200 organizations. We have a proud legacy of successful projects developed in partnership with:
- State and federal government agencies
- Natural gas utilities and pipeline companies
- Blue-chip industrial companies
- Electric utilities and independent power producers
- Technology developers and equipment manufacturers
- National laboratories
- Private equity and venture-backed companies
GTI works closely with a number of organizations that figure prominently in the energy industry. Highlights include:
- American Council on Renewable Energy (Founding member)
- American Gas Association
- American Public Gas Association
- Ammonia Energy Association
- Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions
- Bioenergy Association of California
- The Business Council for Sustainable Energy
- Carbon Utilization Research Council (member)
- Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) (steering committee member)
- Chicago Council for Science and Technology (C2ST) (board member)
- Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) (affiliate member)
- Energy Solutions Center (affiliate member)
- European Turbine Network (affiliate member)
- Gasification Technologies Council
- Gas Processors Association
- Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (board member)
- International Gas Union (U.S. Leadership Team President for the IGU 2015-2018 Triennium)
- International Pittsburgh Coal Conference (board member)
- Interstate Natural Gas Association of America Foundation
- Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR)
- Midwest Energy Association
- National Association of State Energy Officials
- Northeast Gas Association
- RNG Coalition (member)
- Southern Gas Association
- Science Chicago
- US/China Clean Energy Research Center
- Western Energy Institute (service member)
- Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network (Wi-SUN)
GTI Public Interest Advisory Committee (PIAC)
PIAC provides guidance to GTI through interaction with GTI executive and senior staff on public interest issues and long-term trends that may potentially have impact on GTI, the utility Industry, and the energy and natural gas consumer. PIAC is made up of public utility commissioners, consumer advocates, and environmental, economic, and university-based experts.
PIAC, September 2021
Public Utility Commissioner Membership
- The Honorable John Coleman, Jr., Commissioner, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PIAC Chair)
- The Honorable Julie Fedorchak, Commissioner, North Dakota Public Service Commission (PIAC Vice-Chair)
- The Honorable Bob Anthony, Vice-Chairman, Oklahoma Corporation Commission
- The Honorable Jay Balasbas, Commissioner, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
- The Honorable Ethan Kimbrel, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission
- The Honorable Kristie Fiegen, Commissioner, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission
- The Honorable Jim Huston, Chairman, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
- The Honorable Scott Rupp, Commissioner, Missouri Public Service Commission
- The Honorable Dianne Solomon, Commissioner, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
- The Honorable Valerie Means, Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Public Utility Commissioner Staff Membership
- Mr. Randy Knepper, Director, Safety & Security, New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission
- Mr. Andreas Thanos, Chair, Staff Subcommittee on Gas, NARUC, Policy Specialist, Gas Division, Department of Public Utilities, Massachusetts
Consumer Advocate Membership
- Andrew C Slater, Public Advocate Delaware Division of the Public Advocate
Economist Membership
- Dr. Theodore R. Eck, Energy Economics Consultant
Academic/Technical Membership
- Dr. Carl Blumstein, Director, California Institute for Energy and Environment
- Mr. Gerald Braun, Director, Integrated Resources Network
- Mr. Steven Nadel, Executive Director, American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Federal/State R&D Agency Membership
- Mr. Joseph Borowiec, Program Manager, Buildings R&D, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
- Mr. Christopher Freitas, Sr. Program Manager, Natural Gas Infrastructure R&D, U.S. Department of Energy
Environmental Membership
- Ms. Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
- Mr. Howard A. Learner, Executive Director, Environmental Law and Policy Center
Municipal Membership
- Mr. Braxton Williams, Senior Vice President, Gas Division, Jackson Energy Authority/APGA
- Mr. Charles S. Warrington, Jr., Managing Director & Executive Officer, Clearwater Gas System/APGARF
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