Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, Lake Apopka Natural Gas District (LANGD) joins the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This observance serves as an opportunity to honor the countless ways Hispanic and Latino individuals have shaped our history, and we’re proud to reflect on the remarkable impact Hispanic leaders have made in the energy industry, especially in advancing safe, reliable and affordable natural gas for all.
From early trailblazers who helped advance natural gas technologies to present-day leaders shaping the future of energy choice, Hispanic and Latino professionals have undoubtedly left an indelible mark on America’s energy landscape.
Federico Peña, for example, became the first Hispanic U.S. Secretary of Energy when he was appointed under the Clinton administration. During his tenure, Peña led over 15,000 federal employees, developed the Clinton administration’s Comprehensive National Energy Strategy and oversaw the largest privatization in the history of the U.S. Government. Olga D. González-Sanabria is also a Hispanic energy trailblazer. A Puerto Rican scientist and engineer at NASA, she played a key role in developing technology that powers the International Space Station, and her groundbreaking work in energy storage technology has influenced how we think about reliability, durability and efficiency.
Organizations like Hispanics In Energy, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the Community for the Advancement of Latinos at the Department of Energy are also paving the way for the next generation of Hispanic and Latino leaders in the industry. Their work and the work of countless others has driven innovation and helped ensure that all communities can rely on dependable and cost-effective energy solutions.
Today, natural gas remains a key driver of energy affordability and resilience, helping families and businesses save money and stay powered. This reliability is especially important for communities that face higher energy burdens.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy reports that Latino households spend, on average, 20% more of their income on energy compared to non-Hispanic white households. That’s why LANGD is proud to connect our customers to energy assistance programs like LANGD’s Helping Hand Fund and other state and federally funded programs, to ensure that comfort and safety remain within reach for everyone we serve.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the District, we invite our neighbors to join in this nationwide observance by learning more about Hispanic history and the achievements of Hispanic leaders in industries like ours. Their stories inspire our mission and reinforce the importance of providing safe, reliable and affordable natural gas that meets the needs of every community we serve.
For more information about LANGD and how natural gas can power your home or business, visit www. langd.org or call (407) 656-2734.
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