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Emission Reduction Credits

A critical component of permitting new sources and major modifications is the requirement to retire emission reduction credits (ERCs) in quantities typically greater than the proposed emissions potential of the new source or major modification. Since ERCs are of limited availability and are an essential requirement in this permitting effort they may have considerable financial value to the seller. ARG has a long history of experience with these credits dating back to the initial promulgation of the requirements for emission reduction credits in the 1977 Clean Air Act Amendments.
We have assisted in the verification, registration, sale, and use of thousands of tons of ERCs. Additionally, ARG provides our clients an expert modeling team to perform the required "contribution test" for the transfer of ERCs. ARG brings substantial "value-added" experience to our clients with respect to pollution crediting.
Examples Include:

• Involvement in the development of an original ERC trading program in the late 1970s.


• Instrumental in the development of the City of Indianapolis ERC's Program in 1981.


• ARG was sponsored by the NYSDEC and NYS Economic Development Council to perform training seminars about ERC creation and use.


• Participated in the first inter-state VOC transaction.


• Acquired $5M worth of ERCs for a large cement plant.


• Developed contribution test methodologies for demonstrating transferability of ERC's throughout the Northeast.


• ARG's overall experience with ERC transactions is valued at over $15M.