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Island Media · Oct 14, 2026

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NYC Gas Leaks Cost Customers an Estimated $300 Million a Year Nearly 2% of the natural gas supplied to and paid for by New York City customers escapes into the air unused, costing an estimated $300 million annually, a Columbia University study found. Researchers analyzed methane emissions across all five boroughs and identified underground pipelines, stoves and boilers as likely sources, though they are still determining each source’s share. Leakage peaked during winter heating and summer cooling seasons, wasting money while releasing a powerful greenhouse gas. Join the Island Media WhatsApp Status Join the Island News and Updates group

*NYC Gas Leaks Cost Customers an Estimated $300 Million a Year* Nearly 2% of the natural gas supplied to and paid for by New York City customers escapes into the air unused, costing an estimated $300 million annually, a Columbia University study found. Researchers analyzed methane emissions across all five boroughs and identified underground pipelines, stoves and boilers as likely sources, though they are still determining each source’s share. Leakage peaked during winter heating and summer cooling seasons, wasting money while releasing a powerful greenhouse gas. *_Join the Island Media WhatsApp Status_* https://wa.me/19297271071?text=Subscribe *_Join the Island News and Updates group_* https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi5MGP3Nx1qJUoVkKmYW5j

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