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2012 Domestic News

January 26, 2012– Coal Mine Methane Opportunities: Turkey and United States

A U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) solicitation was announced for Turkey – Coal Bed Methane Recovery and Utilization Feasibility Study. Proposals from U.S. firms are due January 31, 2012. More information »
The North Gibson School District in Indiana is investigating the use of abandoned mine methane from the closed Princeton mine for electricity generation, building heat or bus fuel. More information »

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January 12, 2011 – 2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data from Large Facilities Now Available

For the first time, comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) data reported directly from large facilities and suppliers across the country are now easily accessible to the public through EPA's GHG Reporting Program. The 2010 GHG data released today includes public information from facilities in nine industry groups that directly emit large quantities of GHGs, as well as suppliers of certain fossil fuels.

EPA's online data publication tool allows users to view and sort GHG data for calendar year 2010 from over 6,700 facilities in a variety of ways—including by facility, location, industrial sector, and the type of GHG emitted. This information can be used by communities to identify nearby sources of GHGs, help businesses compare and track emissions, and provide information to state and local governments.

Mandated by the FY2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, EPA launched the GHG Reporting Program in October 2009, requiring the reporting of GHG data from large emission sources across a range of industry sectors, as well as suppliers of products that would emit GHGs if released or combusted. Most reporting entities submitted data for calendar year 2010. An additional 12 source categories, including underground coal mines, will begin reporting their 2011 GHG data this year.

Access EPA's GHG Reporting Program Data and Data Publication Tool:
http://epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgdata/

Information on the GHG Reporting Program:
http://epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrulemaking.html