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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.The Energy Co-op Opens Renewable Natural Gas Program to All Philadelphians
The Energy Co-op announced today that it has opened its renewable natural gas program for enrollment by all PECO and PGW natural gas consumers in the region.
Renewable natural gas, or RNG, is produced through the decomposition of organic materials at landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and other waste facilities. RNG, also known as biogas or biomethane, can be used as utility fuel in the same ways as conventional natural gas, providing for the heating and other energy needs of homeowners, businesses, and industry.
By Investor Ideas
Minnesota Farmers Producing Renewable Energy
The back end of a cow generates 80 pounds each day of what Dennis Haubenschild, who owns 750 of them near Princeton, Minn., refers to as a “non-depletable renewable resource.”
Now, technology and policy are aligning for farmers to take advantage of all that manure in a surprising way — by turning it into gas that can fuel vehicles.
Haubenschild was among the first dairy farmers in the state to experiment with biogas production, and he uses manure-turned-gas to generate heat on his farm. But climate change policies in California and Oregon have created a different, national market for the gas that comes from livestock manure.
By Governing
New RNG Fueling station Opens in Bakersfield
Bakersfield is getting a new natural gas fueling station in Bakersfield from the Southern California Gas Company.
The station, located at 35118 McMurtrey Ave., will dispense only renewable natural gas, a fuel made from waste from dairies, landfills, wastewater and other sources. The Bakersfield fueling station is the largest of its kind to date, the company says.
By KGET
Greenlane Renewables Signs Agreement with SWEN Capital Partners For Turn-key Biogas Upgrading Systems in Europe
Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSXV: GRN / FSE: 52G) today announced it has signed an agreement in principle with SWEN Capital Partners (“SWEN”) based in Paris, France to create a joint venture company (“JV Co.”) to accelerate deployment of Greenlane’s biogas upgrading systems by providing an innovative finance solution for customers in Europe using a build, own, operate model.
JV Co. will combine Greenlane’s market presence, technical expertise, customer contacts and industry experience with SWEN’s financial backing as a leader in sustainable investments with more than 5 billion Euro in assets under management. The intent of the parties is for JV Co. to assist in removing the burden of ownership on Greenlane’s clients by allowing them to replace initial capital outlays with a monthly fee.
By Business Wire
Gov. Murphy Unveils New Jersey's Energy Pledge to Fight Climate Change
New Jersey will become the first state in the nation to require builders to consider the impact of climate change if they want their projects approved, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday as he unveiled the final version of the state’s new energy master plan.
The Democratic governor outlined the plan in a speech at Stockton University in Galloway, calling the 290-page document "ground zero” for “weaning the state off its century-old addiction to fossil fuels.”
By NJ
Capital City Approves Waste-to-energy Project
The City Council has agreed to support a proposal for a $200,000 project development of the Waste Water Treatment Facility to use methane gas generated to heat and power the plant.
“Biogas” is a byproduct of the plant and could significantly lower energy costs, reduce the plant’s carbon footprint and help the city meet its net-zero fossil-fuel use goals, officials say.
The City Council made the decision to fund the project after a presentation last week that provided an update on the first phase of the project that was funded by a $16.75 million bond voters approved in November 2018.
By Times Argus
Low-carbon Fuel Credits Promote Clean Energy without burdening Taxpayers
Every day we hear about how the climate crisis is impacting our city, our state, our country and the planet. The 2010s were the hottest on record. Australia is on fire. Our oceans are warming and acidifying.
Now is the time to build a reliable, clean energy market in the United States, starting with action from our statehouses. Thankfully, New York is leading. Last summer, Governor Andrew Cuomo and the legislature came together to pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, committing to reduce planet-warming pollution 85% below 1990 levels by 2050, and offset the remaining 15%. This sets us on a path to take real action to lower emissions and make our communities more sustainable—but it’s going to take a lot of work to achieve these goals.
By Crain’s New York Business
Bio-methane from Organic Dairy Waste could be a 'New Gold Rush' on the Farm
The back end of a cow generates 80 pounds each day of what Dennis Haubenschild, who owns 750 of them near Princeton, refers to as a “non-depletable renewable resource.”
Now, technology and policy are aligning for farmers to take advantage of all that manure in a surprising way — by turning it into gas that can fuel vehicles.
Haubenschild was among the first dairy farmers in the state to experiment with biogas production, and he uses manure-turned-gas to generate heat on his farm. But climate change policies in California and Oregon have created a different, national market for the gas that comes from livestock manure.
By Star Tribune
British Gas Utilizing Biomethane in New Tenewable Tariff
British Gas has launched a 100% renewable tariff, providing customers with renewable electricity matched through Guarantees of Origin certificates or Renewable Energy Guarantee of Origin Certificates.
The Green Future Tariff includes green gas, with 10% sourced from biomethane produced by renewables, and the remaining 90% carbon offset thanks to a partnership with ClimateCare. The carbon is offset through carbon reduction projects in developing countries by purchasing Verified Emission Reduction Certificates from traceable projects verified by the Verified Carbon Standard.
By Bioenergy Insight
Minority Communities in California Deserve Energy Choice Too
How to address California’s climate change issues in a way that works for minority communities is the topic of robust and ongoing debate, as it should be.
As president of the California Natural Gas Vehicle coalition, I work tirelessly every day to educate people about how to best reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve California’s climate change goals.
I know firsthand the incredible opportunities that renewable natural gas (RNG) offers – it is a carbon negative energy source, meaning it actually reduces carbon emissions from the air rather than emitting it. RNG can be delivered right to people where they live and work, and it dramatically reduces transportation emissions. RNG vehicles powering heavy duty trucks are far cleaner than trucks powered by dirty, polluting fossil-fueled engines.
By Los Angeles Daily News
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