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Local officials pushed back this week against a new report that showed three Arizona cities slipping in a national ranking on clean-energy policies, saying the report does not appear to reflect their clean- and renewable-energy efforts.
The 2020 City Clean Energy Scorecard, released last week by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, scores the 100 largest cities in the country in five categories ranging from local government to energy and water utilities.
Phoenix finished 19th in the ranking, while Tucson was 68th and Mesa was 76th – all three slightly lower rankings than the cities got on 2019’s scorecard.
By Claire Chandler, Cronkite News
Meet the Dairy Firm Hoping to Power its Delivery Trucks Using Cow Manure
Like many large businesses, dairy company Arla Foods has grand plans to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and the firm aims to be carbon net zero by 2050.
Around 85% of Arla’s total emissions come from the co-operative of 10,000 farms it has across Europe, a combination of the methane and nitrous oxide from the cows themselves, as well as from the fuel needed for milking and other operations.
It is hoping one of the ways it will get there is by harnessing one of its most readily-available resources: the manure produced by the half a million cows on its U.K. farms alone.
By Lucy Handley, CNBC
Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (XGEN) Announces Most Recent Contract for Its Biodigester and Water Filtration Technologies
Laramie, Wyoming--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2020) - Publicly-held Cyber Enviro-Tech, Inc. (OTC Pink: XGEN) of Scottsdale, Arizona, formerly NexGen Holdings, Corp. announces a contract for the development of a pilot biomethane digester used for electricity and power on a dairy operation in Utah. The approximate $1.5 million pilot brings the reality of a profitable biomethane operation to midsize dairies below 2000 head of cattle, previously too expensive for smaller dairy farms. 2000 head was the prior breakeven point required to install biowaste digesters before Cyber Enviro-Tech entered the market. (Current cost of BioDigesters today are in the $3 to $4 million range).
By 360 Feed Wire
GE Targets Carbon Neutrality for Its Own Operations by 2030
General Electric Co. aims to be carbon-neutral at its more than 1,000 factories and other facilities worldwide by 2030, leaving aside emissions from the fossil-fuel burning products that have defined much of the company’s recent history.
Accomplishing its goal will mean eliminating the 2.39 million metric tons of carbon dioxide produced by the company’s operations in 2019 -- roughly equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of more than 516,000 passenger cars.
By Bloomberg
How One of the World’s Biggest Banks Plans to Tackle Climate Change
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a tragedy for many, a crisis for millions more. It has exacerbated age-old inequities and taken a heavy toll on economic growth.
Its long-term effect on our lives is still unclear, but that uncertainty must not induce paralysis. This can be a moment for change, a chance to reset priorities.
Climate change is among the most urgent problems facing humanity; businesses and governments have an imperative to act. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, which aims to restrict a rise in the world’s average temperature, would enable us to take a giant step toward a safer, greener, more sustainable future.
By Daniel Pinto and Ashley Bacon, Fortune
U.S. Gain Adds Deer Run Dairy to its RNG Development Portfolio
U.S. Gain, a leader in the development and distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG) is proud to announce the anaerobic digester at Deer Run Dairy is complete, transforming animal waste to clean, low carbon fuel for the transportation market. RNG production offers Deer Run Dairy the opportunity to improve manure management practices from its herd of 1,700 milking cows.
“We’ve developed a great relationship with Deer Run Dairy over the years and are pleased to work with them on this opportunity, especially given the benefits their farm will receive,” said U.S. Gain RNG director of business development, Hardy Sawall. “This includes animal bedding and nutrient-rich fertilizer that can be either used by the farm as a cost savings measure or profitably sold. I look forward to continued collaboration with the Deer Run Dairy team, finding innovative ways to increase efficiency and gas output at the facility.”
By U.S. Gain
Canadian government funds RNG, biomass heating projects
The Canadian government on Oct. 8 awarded funding to an agricultural biomethanizer plant in Quebec and project that will add high-efficiency biomass boilers to four municipal buildings in New Brunswick.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it will award nearly $900,000 to two projects under its Agricultural Clean Technology Program. An investment of up to $758,243 is being made in Coop Agri-Energie Warwick to support the development of a cooperative agricultural biomethanizer plant. The facility with take in cow manure and organic residues from local industries and produce renewable natural gas (RNG). The government funding will help the facility further process the digestate it produces, enhancing its agricultural value to the benefit of its farmer members.
By Erin Voegele, Biomass Magazine
CleanBay Renewables Selects Evoqua Water Technologies as Technology Partner and Operations Provider for Westover Maryland Facility
CleanBay Renewables Inc. (CleanBay), an enviro-tech company focused on the production of sustainable renewable natural gas and organic fertilizer, today announced the selection of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC (NYSE: AQUA), an industry leader in mission-critical water treatment solutions, as a key partner for its Westover, Maryland bio-refinery.
Evoqua and CleanBay are currently in negotiations for Evoqua to provide its field-proven anaerobic digestion and water treatment technology for CleanBay’s Westover facility, which is anticipated to recycle more than 150,000 tons of chicken litter annually and convert it into renewable natural gas, renewable electricity and a nutrient-rich fertilizer product. Based on their stellar track record and significant past performance, Evoqua has also been selected to negotiate an agreement to serve as the facility’s long-term operations and maintenance service provider.
By Business Wire
Ductor to Develop 200 Biogas Projects in the EU and North America
Ductor, a Finnish-Swiss biotechnology company, will develop up to 200 new biogas and sustainable fertilizer projects in Europe and North America in the next three years. The company received a significant investment from BW Group, one of the world’s leading maritime groups in the tanker, gas, and offshore segments.
The new projects such as biogas plants will use agricultural or fish waste to create two separate products: renewable biogas and sustainable organic fertilizer. This circular economy model will help significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both the energy and agriculture sectors
By Ductor
EBA Welcomes Biogas Focus in EU Methane Strategy
The European Biogas Association (EBA) has welcomed the “holistic approach” of the Methane Strategy to accelerate the reduction of methane emissions using biogas and biomethane.
The new EU strategy acknowledges the high potential of biogas to reduce methane emissions in agriculture and boost rural development.
The EBA described the Methane Strategy as a “fundamental step” to ensure this reduction and achieve climate-neutrality by 2050. According to the EU Executive body, 53% of emissions caused by human activity come from agriculture, followed by waste (26%).
By BioEnergy Insight
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