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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Sao Paulo Extends Deadline for Public Consultation on Biomethane Certification
A biomethane certification has been gaining more and more attention in Brazil; therefore, São Paulo seeks to consolidate public policies aimed at energy transition and sustainability.
New York to Grant $7.8Mn for Low-Carbon Fuels
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) plans to award up to $7.8mn in grants to speed the deployment of innovative low-carbon fuels in the state.
The funds — which come from New York's quarterly sales of power plant carbon market allowances — are meant to cover some of the cost of one or two pilot projects that aim to turn in-state waste feedstocks into climate-friendly fuels. The goal is to "de-risk scale up" of innovative fuel pathways, NYSERDA said.
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RNG Coalition Applauds EPA’s Efforts to Enforce RFS Volume Requirements
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a decision on 175 petitions from 38 refineries seeking small refinery exemptions (SREs) from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme’s volume requirements for compliance years 2016–2024.
In its ruling, EPA granted 63 full exemptions, 77 partial exemptions, denied 28 petitions, and deemed seven ineligible.
Hexagon Agility To Supply CNG Fuel Systems for 100 Trucks in Major Mexico Rollout
Hexagon Agility has received an order to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to be operated by Trayecto, the largest trucking company in Mexico.
“This is a watershed moment for clean trucking in this region of the world, where fleets have long-awaited access to a viable alternative to diesel for heavy-duty, long-haul applications,” said Eric Bippus, CCO, Hexagon. “We are grateful that our proven fuel systems can be part of a winning combination to bring more affordable and cleaner commercial transportation to Trayecto and many other companies.”
Technology Could Cut Us Landfill Emissions in Half for $1.3B: Energy Vision
Operators of MSW landfills can cut the facilities’ total U.S. methane emissions by nearly half versus a 2023 baseline for $1.3 billion, a report from nonprofit Energy Vision found. The group estimates that the revenue generated from the gas could near $1.9 billion annually, ensuring a return on investment.
40+ California Business Entities Call for Strengthening Cap-and-Trade Program
A diverse group of over 40 business entities — including IKEA U.S, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and REI Co-op — as well as several business associations and nonprofit organizations collectively representing nearly 1,000 companies — including Advanced Energy United, CALSTART, Ceres, IETA, and the RNG Coalition — is urging the California legislature to strengthen the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program by extending the program through 2045 by the end of the legislative session on September 12.
Unilever Targets Biomethane to Cut Emissions in Indonesia
Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at its facility in Indonesia, becoming the first company to buy the gas for industrial use in the Asian country.
The multinational group has partnered with KIS Group, a leading biogas provider in Asia, to secure biomethane supplies.
CMA CGM Secures Bio-LNG Supplies With Latest Investment in Vanguard Renewables
French shipping group CMA CGM has announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Vanguard Renewables to support the decarbonization of its shipping operations. The collaboration includes CMA CGM’s minority investment in Vanguard Renewables through its PULSE energy fund, designed to secure access to substantial RNG volumes over the long term.
California Might Create Its Own Incentive System to Replace the Dying Federal EV Tax Credit
Federal support for electric vehicles is court-forced at best these days. President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have both made clear that the new administration is not a fan of the majority-electric-vehicle-future set forward by former president Joe Biden and states like California. This hostility has manifested in the removal of the $7500 EV tax credit subsidy as of next month, and a strangling of California's autonomous emissions policies.
Nearly $8 Million Is Now Available To Support Innovation in Low-Carbon Fuels In New York
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced nearly $8 million is now available to support innovation in the development of low-carbon fuels in New York State. The competitive Waste to Low-Carbon Fuels Pilot and Demonstration solicitation supports innovation projects that pilot and scale converting waste feedstock from organic and inorganic discarded materials to energy in hard-to-electrify sectors of the economy. This funding helps make it more affordable to advance alternative fuel technologies that have the potential to lower emissions from transportation and industrial sectors and enhance electric grid reliability as part of the State’s clean energy transition.
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