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Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSXV: XBC) (“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions announced today that Xebec and Bähler Biogas Inc. (“Bähler”) have signed an agreement to develop an integrated facility to process various organic wastes for the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) and biofertilizer.
Located in Québec, Canada, this facility will process over 45,000 metric tons of organic waste per year through an anaerobic digestion process. This process will produce biogas that is upgraded into renewable natural gas (RNG) by a turnkey biogas upgrading equipment package supplied by Xebec. The facility will contribute to the circular economy in Québec, producing over 150,000 GJ of RNG and 7,500 metric tons of biofertilizer annually. The plant is expected to be commissioned in early 2021.
By Global Newswire
SoCalGas Supports for CPUC Creation of Biomethane Incentive Reservation System
(SoCalGas) today announced support for the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) new Incentive Reservation System for the CPUC biomethane monetary incentive program. The reservation system will help increase transparency about available incentive funding for biomethane interconnection projects in the state. Currently, there is about $32 million in funding available through the incentive program. This money is available for eligible projects on a "first come, first served" basis through December 31, 2026 or until the money runs out, whichever occurs first.
The new reservation system is an important step to give biomethane developers certainty the money they applied for will be there at the end of the project. Another benefit of the reservation system is that it can help spur additional interconnection projects.
By PR Newswire
Dairy Farms Fuel a Cleaner San Joaquin Valley: Sustaining Jobs, Fighting Climate Change, & Improving Air Quality
There’s a new wave of renewable fuel, and it’s coming from California’s family dairy farms. As the state works toward ambitious climate and clean energy goals, renewable natural gas (RNG) is the leading alternative to diesel in heavy-duty trucks—significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. Until recently, most of the RNG consumed by California vehicles came from out-of-state sources, mainly from landfills. However, California’s dairy farmers are partnering with the state and private investors to build valuable infrastructure and provide a new fuel source that benefits the local environment, the state’s economy, and the climate.
By Michael Boccadoro, ACT News
Dominion Energy Sets New Goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Dominion Energy today announced a significant expansion of the company's greenhouse gas emissions-reduction goals, establishing a new commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The goal covers carbon dioxide and methane emissions, the dominant greenhouse gases, from our electricity generation and gas infrastructure operations. The strengthened commitment builds on the company's strong history of environmental stewardship, while acknowledging the need to further reduce emissions consistent with the findings of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It is also a recognition of the increased expectations and interest, among customers as well as employees, in building a clean energy future.
By PR Newswire
Southern California Gas to Deploy 30 RNG Fueled Trucks
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas), officials from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and Western Milling unveiled the first of a planned 30 new ultra-low emissions trucks the company will deploy at its operation in Goshen, California.
Western Milling is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of nutrient solutions for plants, animals, and people in the U.S. According to the company, these new, near-zero emissions natural gas trucks will be fueled with renewable natural gas (RNG) that can virtually eliminate smog-forming pollutants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change by as much as 80%.
By Trucking Info
New York's largest wastewater plant city's hottest Valentine's Day spot
New York City's hottest Valentine's Day spot isn't a fancy restaurant, Central Park, or the top of Empire State Building — it's apparently the city's largest sewage plant.
The city's Newtown Creek Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility, located in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, sold out of Valentine's Day tours in just 16 minutes in January, according to CBS News.
The tours, which are being held ahead of Valentine's Day on February 9, feature an overview of the plant's wastewater treatment process and a visit to the facility's 120-foot high observation deck, located on top of its iconic digester eggs.
By Insider
Xebec Receives $27 Million in Orders for U.S Dairy-to-RNG Projects
Xebec Adsorption Inc. (XBC.V) (“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions is pleased to announce today that $27.0 million in orders were received from U.S dairy farmers for a total of six turnkey biogas upgrading plants and small-scale containerized Biostream™ systems to produce Renewable Natural Gas (RNG).
Five of these contracts are from the conversion of a previously announced letter of intent signed on December 5th, 2019 that have turned into firm purchase orders and an additional project using our large-scale BGX Solutions.
By Yahoo Finance
SoCalGas Energy Efficiency Programs Reduced Emissions Equal to Taking 57,000 Cars Off California Roads
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced its customers saved $55.6 million in 2019 on their annual gas bills through SoCalGas' energy efficiency programs. The energy savings is equivalent to removing over 265,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and taking more than 57,000 cars off of California roads for one year.
"SoCalGas is committed to providing affordable, clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and one way we do that is by encouraging our customers to take advantage of our energy efficiency programs," said Darren Hanway, manager of energy programs and strategy at SoCalGas. "By giving our customers the tools they need to obtain high efficiency gas appliances and make their existing gas appliances more efficient, customers can both lower their bills and curb carbon emissions."
By Sempra Media Room
CenterPoint Energy's Plan for Affordable Renewable Utility Sources
The state's largest natural gas utility, CenterPoint Energy, is proposing state legislation allowing it to more easily launch clean-energy initiatives that would be partly funded by ratepayers.
Under the legislation unveiled Thursday, a natural gas utility could submit an "alternative resource plan" to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Such plans would include renewable natural gas — gas created from landfills, sewage and livestock manure — as well as new technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen gas production.
By StarTribune
Greenlane Renewables Signs New $7.0 Million System Supply Contract with the Renewable Natural Gas Company
Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSXV: GRN / FSE: 52G) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has signed a $7.0 million (US$5.3 million) contract with Ligonier, Pennsylvania based Renewable Natural Gas Company (“RNGC”). Greenlane to supply three biogas upgrading systems, which utilize Greenlane’s proprietary water wash technology, for landfill applications in the eastern United States.
“We are delighted to have been selected by RNGC to provide the biogas upgrading systems for RNGC’s landfill projects where the resulting clean, low carbon renewable natural gas will be injected into the natural gas pipeline,” said Brad Douville, President & CEO of Greenlane. “Our technology is ideally suited for this application developed by RNGC to provide robust low-cost operation. We look forward to working with RNGC to make this project a success.”
By Business Wire
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