A carbon tax is likely to increase the use of natural gas in the electricity sector because natural gas is the less carbon - intensive fossil fuel. (rff.org)
CO2 emissions from power generation are projected to decrease by as much as 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030, based on the continued increased use of natural gas for power generation. (energytomorrow.org)
They have also increased their use of natural gas as well as renewable energy sources like solar and wind. (moredividends.com)