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Natural Gas Distribution Pipeline System

The network of pipes that delivers natural gas from larger transmission lines directly to homes and businesses in a community.

Grant

Money given by the government to an organization or individual for a specific purpose, which does not need to be paid back.

Publicly Owned Utility

A company that provides essential services like gas or electricity, and is owned and operated by a local government or community, rather than a private corporation.

Authorization of Appropriations

A legislative act that allows money to be set aside by Congress for a specific program or purpose, but does not actually provide the money itself. A separate appropriation act is needed to provide the funds.

General Revenues

Funds collected by the government through various taxes (like income or sales taxes) that are not specifically earmarked for a particular program.

Alternative Energy Sources

Energy sources that are not fossil fuels, such as hydrogen or renewable natural gas, which could potentially be transported through existing pipeline infrastructure.