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Michael Lerner

Director of Research & Publications, Energy Vision

"Even as federal policy support for wind and solar contracts, there are still big, untapped opportunities for competitive renewable projects — and advanced landfill methane capture is one of the most compelling."

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Methane Abatement Renewable Natural Gas Landfill Gas Clean Energy Policy Organic Waste GHG Emissions ReductionSustainable Aviation FuelHeavy-Duty TruckingShipping

About

Michael Lerner is Director of Research and Publications at Energy Vision, a clean energy non-profit. He is the lead author of many reports on methane abatement strategies from organic waste, including "Meeting the Methane Challenge." He holds a B.A. and M.A. in political science from NYU.

Articles by Michael Lerner

September 10, 2025 Landfill Methane Capture Offers Stability Amid Policy Shifts As federal support for wind and solar contracts, landfill methane capture offers a compelling, policy-resilient alternative. Michael Lerner examines how advanced landfill technologies can boost RNG production by nearly 70%, cut U.S. methane emissions significantly, and deliver strong returns for operators — with or without federal subsidies.

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