How Environmental Credits Are Changing Oil & Gas Forever

Think emission credits are just for tree huggers and big corporations? Think again, there’s serious money on the table, and most folks in oil and gas, manufacturing, or even landfill operations don’t even realize it. We're talking \$300K-a-ton kind of money. This episode pulls back the curtain on how emission reduction credits actually work and why so many small and mid-sized businesses are missing out on a goldmine sitting right under their noses. From shutting down old gear to investing in cleaner tech, there's a legit way to make money just by playing smart with emissions. It’s a no-BS look at how the system works, where the real value is, and how a little planning can pay off big time.

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00:00 - Mike's back
02:47 - Emission Reduction Credits Explained
12:35 - Areas Qualifying for ERCs
16:36 - ERC Buyers: Who Can Purchase?
17:20 - Future Considerations for ERCs
19:57 - Calculating Emissions: A Guide
21:30 - Air Permits: Who Needs Them?
22:28 - Transferring Environmental Credits
24:08 - Lending Against Environmental Credits
26:52 - Future of Environmental Credit Programs
28:25 - Compliance Deadlines & Offset Ratios
34:25 - Renewable Fuels Overview
38:30 - Individuals Purchasing Renewable Natural Gas
46:18 - Contacting Mike Taylor
49:54 - Outro

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