Encana strives to reduce the emission intensity and increase the energy efficiency of our operations.

Natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel. Composed of mostly methane, the combustion byproducts of natural gas are carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water vapour. Natural gas produces 25 percent less CO₂ emissions than oil and 50 percent less CO₂ emissions than coal. This is why we advocate increased use of natural gas in power generation and transportation.

Even though natural gas is the cleanest burning fossil fuel, we continue to direct our attention to further reducing air pollutants from our production methods. To date we have funded 64 projects through our energy efficiency program. We direct our energy not only to improving production methods but also to sourcing alternative forms of energy to reduce emissions. For example, Encana has 10,239 solar panels in use across Canada and the US.

We are not just focused on current improvements to air quality. We are constantly looking to the future by advocating for increased natural gas usage in transportation and power generation. By shifting only 25 percent of current energy generation from coal to natural gas, Canada and the US could achieve their national emissions reductions targets. We not only advocate for an increase in natural gas usage but also endorse putting a price on carbon.

We disclose our greenhouse gas emissions and climate change strategies by voluntarily participating in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). In 2009, Encana earned recognition from the CDP, Canada 200 for being open and transparent in greenhouse gas reporting. This earned Encana a Top 10 ranking in the high carbon impact sectors. We are proud of the work we do, the improvements we make and the natural gas we produce.

Natural gas is the clear energy choice.