California SB 1122

Requires the state’s investor-owned utilities to procure at least 90 MW of electricity generated at agricultural biogas facilities developed on or after June 2013.

EPA’s AgStar Program

A voluntary program coordinated by EPA, in cooperation with USDA, that supports farmers and industry in the development and adoption of anaerobic digester systems.

Kentucky Coal Seam Methane Regulation

Kentucky has enacted general legislation prohibiting the waste of coal seam methane, including its “unnecessary or excessive loss” through venting or flaring. It includes an exception for active coal mines.

EPA Coalbed Methane Outreach Program

Works cooperatively with coal companies to reduce methane emissions through recovery and utilization programs.

Proposed Methane Emissions Mitigation Act

Aimed at supporting the development of new technologies to address natural gas pipeline leaks, providing $225 million for research on leak control technologies.