45ZCF-GREET model now includes coal mine methane (CMM) as a qualifying feedstock for the 45Z tax credit, a major step forward to incentivize CMM capture After the U.S. Department of Energy’s announcement of updates to the 45ZCF-GREET model, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director Mike Moore issued the following statement: “Capturing and utilizing coal… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds Updated 45ZCF-GREET Model
As lawmakers revisit energy tax credits, Virginia Del. Will Morefield (43rd District) highlights the impacts of CMM capture in Southwest Virginia and its replicability nationwide In a RealClearEnergy op-ed, Virginia Delegate Will Morefield argues that coal mine methane (CMM) capture offers a proven model for economic growth in coal communities and calls on Congress to… Continue reading ICYMI: Virginia Delegate Makes the Case for Coal Mine Methane Capture Amid Energy Tax Debate
A new study by Chmura Economics & Analytics highlights the economic impact of the energy sector—including coal mine methane capture—in Southwest Virginia. Mike Moore, Executive Director of the Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI), issued the following statement: “The study found that coal mine methane has provided communities in Southwest Virginia with a new stream of… Continue reading New Study Highlights Economic Impact of Coal Mine Methane Capture in Southwest Virginia, Offering a Model Nationwide
Today, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director, Mike Moore, applauded Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-01) for her introduction of the Methane Reduction and Economic Growth Act, legislation that will allow for the capture and repurposing of mine methane, enabling the U.S. to leverage this largely untapped domestic energy resource and unleash America’s energy production. Moore… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Applauds Miller Legislation to Expand Support for Mine Methane Capture, Unleash American Energy Production
The WGCI will continue its work to ensure waste methane is utilized to promote America’s energy security and economic opportunity In response to the U.S. Treasury Department’s announcement of its finalized rule on implementation of the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit, Waste Gas Capture Initiative (WGCI) Executive Director Mike Moore issued the following statement: “Capturing and… Continue reading Waste Gas Capture Initiative Responds to Finalized 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Credit Guidance