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The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rang in the new year by transitioning to renewable natural gas with the help of Clean Energy — the leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America and a longtime partner — officials said Thursday.
The partnership launched on Jan. 1 calls for Clean Energy to provide the airport with its Redeem™ brand of renewable natural gas, the first commercially available vehicle fuel made entirely from 100 percent organic waste. The Austin-Bergstrom shuttle bus fleet has historically utilized alternative fuels, airport officials noted.
By Patch
Biodigester to Transform Organic Dairy Waste into RNG at West Michigan farms
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — A dairy farmer in Ottawa County is working with a San Francisco-based energy company with the goal of building a biodigester to transform manure into natural gas.
“It’s going to help us become carbon neutral,” said Bill Henke, who owns Beaver Creek Farm in Polkton Township. “It’s going to lower emissions. It’s going to reduce odors.”
The machine would be owned and operated by Brightmark Energy, which specializes in renewable natural gas and plastic energy. The company would sell the natural gas created by the biodigester.
By Michigan Live
U.S. Gain Builds New RNG Fueling Station for Moreno Valley USD
U.S. Gain, a leader in development, procurement and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) announces the completion of a new onsite natural gas fueling station for Moreno Valley Unified School District, supplied with RNG, providing the district strong environmental and economic returns.
Moreno Valley USD, located in Moreno Valley, California, is home to over 34,000 students, 3,700 employees, 23 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools and 9 specialized schools and programs. They’ve won 8 Golden Bell awards, 15 models of excellence and have been named one of only 20 “Schools to Watch” across the nation. Aside from these outstanding accomplishments, Moreno Valley USD is also known for their fleet of natural gas school buses.
By CSR Wire
Xebec to Build RNG Facility in Quebec
Canadian clean energy firm Xebec Adsorption Inc (TSE:XBC) on Tuesday said it will collaborate with Quebec-based Bahler Biogas Inc to build a facility that will produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and biofertiliser from organic waste.
Total investment in the project is expected to be about CAD 28 million (USD 21.1m/EUR 19.6m), to be funded by the two companies, using equity, non-recourse debt and a potential grant from the Programme de Traitement des Matieres Organiques par Biomethanisation et Compostage in Quebec.
By Renewables Now
California’s Dairy Farms Reach Major Milestone in Reducing Methane Emissions
California’s dairy farms will soon be more than halfway to achieving the state’s world-leading target for reducing methane.
Speaking to AgriLand last month, Dr. Frank Mitloehner – a professor and air quality specialist at the University of California in the city of Davis – highlighted the game-changing emission reduction strides being achieved in the state, which is the largest agricultural state in the US.
By AgriLand
77 RNG-powered Buses Launched in Bristol, UK
UK-based bus transportation firm First West of England has launched 77 biomethane-powered buses in the city of Bristol. The first 10 biogas buses came into operation in January 2020, refuelling at an existing biogas station that opened in 2019. As part of the company’s latest initiative, First has constructed a new gas filling station at the Lawrence Hill depot where the new buses can now refuel.
Another 27 buses took to the streets of Bristol this week. The new buses feature Scania chassis built in the UK and will reduce emissions by 85%, as well as giving customers an ‘improved on-board experience’, according to First, with comfortable interiors, USB charging points and additional wheelchair space.
By Bioenergy Insight
Xebec Announces Its First Canadian RNG Infrastructure Project
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
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