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Stay up to date with the latest stories, insights, and announcements.Renewable Natural Gas Is Good Environmental and Economic Policy For NY
The time for talk is over. It’s time to take real action on climate change.
To its credit, New York is doing its part, establishing some of the country’s most aggressive emissions reduction goals. But, as New York’s Climate Action Council works to create policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it is critical that state leaders use every tool available to them now, including renewable natural gas (RNG), to fully transition to a decarbonized economy by 2050.
RNG is clean energy that is created by capturing methane emissions from waste – emissions that would otherwise seep into the atmosphere – and harnessing them to create energy that can be used in place of conventional natural gas.
Waga Secures Second Landfill Gas-to-RNG Contract in Quebec
Waga Energy has secured a contract with Brome-Missiquoi Intermunicipal Waste Management Board to produce biomethane (renewable natural gas) at a landfill in Québec.
This is the second contract in Canada for Waga Energy, which was selected earlier this year by Enercycle to equip the Saint-Étienne-des-Grès landfill.
Waga Energy will build a WAGABOX® purification unit on-site at Cowansville landfill to transform the gas into biomethane, which will then be injected directly into Énergir’s gas grid. Until now, the gas produced by the landfill waste was flared to prevent direct emissions of methane into the atmosphere. The WAGABOX unit in Cowansville will be commissioned at the start of 2023.
Power Florida Forward: Dairy Farmers Support Renewable Natural Gas
As a dairy farmer, my goal is to provide Florida families and children with a delicious, wholesome and fresh milk supply to maintain a happy, healthy lifestyle.
There are only 70 dairy farms throughout the state that Florida families depend on for high-quality milk. The dairy industry is a major economic engine of the state, and many thousands of Florida citizens are employed directly and indirectly because of dairy.
Urban development, price volatility and government regulations challenge the long-term sustainability of this industry. That’s why we’re looking for innovative ways to tackle the challenges we face and diversify our revenue stream. Renewable natural gas is a promising new opportunity that can strengthen the sustainability of dairy farms like mine, while reducing waste and generating renewable energy supply.
Peoples Gas and Alliance Dairies Partnering to Bring Florida Renewable Natural Gas
Peoples Gas, Florida's largest natural gas distribution utility, has reached an agreement with Alliance Dairies to build, own and operate a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility on the dairy’s property in Trenton near Gainesville. The facility is expected to produce 105,000 MMBtu of RNG, enough to serve about 4,400 homes annually.
The Alliance RNG facility will capture waste from approximately 6,500 cows and clean it to pipeline-quality natural gas that can be safely used by any natural gas appliance or other natural gas application.
“With this renewable natural gas facility, Peoples Gas will be a leader in Florida’s clean energy future,” said Timothy O’Connor, vice president, Sustainability for Peoples Gas. In 2017, Peoples Gas was the first utility to receive approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to pursue renewable natural gas service in the state, and among the first in the nation. This project is the next step in bringing RNG to Florida.
Natural Gas Trucks Enjoying 'Great Interest' Thanks Mostly to Renewable Natural Gas Surge
At a time when pressure is building for fleets to reduce emissions and lessen their carbon footprint, natural gas trucks are getting more attention thanks largely to renewable natural gas (RNG).
RNG comes from methane that’s been processed for vehicle use, and according to the California Air Resources Board, it has the lowest carbon intensity score among all transportation fuels, including electric.
That and the cheaper price tag over electric is attracting more fleets eager for a greener profile as the Biden administration aims hard at emissions and watchdog groups stand at the ready with carbon assessments that can shake investor confidence and chip away at valuation, particularly at larger fleets.
“I think consumers are requiring it and I think investors are requiring it,” Dan Gage, president of Natural Gas Vehicles of America, said of carbon scoring. “People are more aware of their environmental footprint and companies have to be more aware of it because their brand depends on being seen as part of the solution and not part of the problem. So we're seeing a lot of fleets that are making proactive investments in that.”
Montauk Renewables, Inc. Expands Dairy Digester RNG Project
Montauk Renewables, Inc. announced the planned expansion of its dairy digester renewable natural gas (“RNG”) cluster project in Jerome, Idaho.
The planned expansion is expected to be triggered by a recent amendment to the project’s feedstock arrangement, providing for approximately 65,000 gallons per day in minimum manure feedstock supply. The increases in feedstock supply are to be staged over a projected 12-36 month period, as are the development fees to be paid by Montauk in connection with the expansion.
Chevron Brands Its First CNG Retail Site
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. announced the Allied Clean Fuels Plaza retail station in Napa, California, has been rebranded as its first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) site. Chevron expects to rebrand or open more than 30 CNG sites by 2025.
The announcement underscores Chevron’s commitment to providing affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy by increasing renewables and offsets in support of our business. It also builds on Chevron’s previously announced investments, such as ventures with California Bioenergy and Brightmark and our Adopt-a-Port initiative with Clean Energy Fuels, to market renewable natural gas for use in vehicles operating on CNG.
Ontario Energy Association Releases Net Zero 2050 Report on Options to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
On June 9th, the Ontario Energy Association (OEA), released a report, Net Zero 2050, reviewing the various elements of Ontario's energy system and some of the options available to achieve net zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) by 2050. The report finds that transitioning Ontario's energy system to net zero will encompass one of the largest infrastructure projects in Ontario's history.
Access the Net Zero 2050 report here.
Sempra Energy and National Renewable Energy Laboratory Collaborate to Advance Future Net-Zero Energy Systems
Sempra Energy announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, providing a framework for a joint effort to advance future net-zero energy systems. The MOU, which builds off nearly 10 years of ongoing collaboration, will continue current work researching and developing innovative solutions to help shape a lower-carbon future through technology and applications capable of withstanding increasing energy demand and broad adoption while advancing future innovation.
Williams Pairing With Microsoft to Advance Net-Zero Emissions Goals; Efforts to Include Renewable Natural Gas
Williams, which owns one of the largest natural gas pipeline systems in the United States, said it joined forces with technology stalwart Microsoft Corp. to explore new ways to transform its energy infrastructure network as it pursues a net-zero emissions ambition.
“Williams is committed to helping our customers achieve their sustainability goals while meeting energy demand with the reliability of clean natural gas and renewable energy sources,” CEO Alan Armstrong said in announcing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Microsoft on Thursday.
“This alignment between two forward-looking companies” aims to demonstrate “the environmental and economic benefits that are possible when we work together to achieve reductions in carbon emissions,” Armstrong added.
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