Trillium Highlights the Economic & Environmental Benefits of RNG
One question we hear often from our customers is how can the use of renewable natural gas as a transportation fuel remove carbon from the atmosphere? This is a hard concept for many to wrap their heads around. Although difficult to comprehend, the use of “carbon-negative” fuel is an important element not only of our business, but also for any community seeking to reduce its climate footprint.
What Are “Carbon-Negative” Fuels
The term “carbon-negative” is a bit of a misnomer. A more appropriate term would be “carbon dioxide-equivalent negative.” This means the greenhouse gases (GHGs) generated by its use are less than the GHGs removed by its production when calculated on a carbon dioxide-equivalent basis. For this to happen, the carbon-negative fuel must come from a feedstock that is currently contributing to climate change.
By ACT News