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Learn how  how states have approached methane regulation so far, what the new EPA rule means at the state level, and lessons learned from those working on methane abatement across the country.

Speakers:

• Jon Goldstein, Senior Director, Regulatory & Legislative Affairs at Environmental Defense Fund
• Kayley Shoup, Citizens Caring for the Future, a grassroots organization working on reducing methane emissions in New Mexico

Background: As electrification efforts increase demand for energy in the U.S., oil and natural gas are likely sources to meet new energy needs — at least in the short-term. However, the extraction, transportation, and processing of oil and gas are collectively the largest industrial source of methane emissions in the country.

Since methane is far more potent than carbon dioxide (and responsible for around a third of human-induced warming), it’s essential that states have strong and ambitious policies to limit pollution from this fossil fuel.

In December, the U.S. EPA released their final rule for oil and gas operations, which includes New Source Performance Standards that reduce pollution from new or reconstructed fossil fuel sources, and Emissions Guidelines that help states develop plans to limit methane emissions.