RNG NEWS
Ameresco Begins Construction of Biogas Cogeneration Project in Sacramento, California
Ameresco has announced it entered a nearly $140 million contract to develop and construct an advanced technology biogas cogeneration facility for the Sacramento Area Sewer District located at the EchoWater Resource Recovery Facility (EchoWater Facility) near Elk Grove, California.
This on-site renewable energy facility will beneficially utilize biogas (methane), a byproduct of the EchoWater Facility’s solids treatment process, to produce renewable electricity and heat for the EchoWater Facility through an integrated 13.4 MW cogeneration plant that will utilize fuel cell and engine technology. By incorporating the fuel cell system, the project will have exceptional efficiency and reduced pollutant emissions, making it a clean, reliable baseload dispatchable resource. Additionally, the system will allow for the expandability to produce hydrogen in the future.
Renewable Natural Gas with Farmer Jon Patterson
What do dairy farmers in New York have to do with natural gas? Find out with farmer Jon Patterson.
Low Carbon Fuels, Credit Programs Help Transition Toward Zero-Emission Policies
Bills establishing credit programs for low carbon fuels, including those derived from landfills and other waste sources, are proliferating in state houses around the country.
A clean fuel, low carbon fuel, or clean transportation standard sets a timeline for fuel producers to gradually reduce the emissions, or carbon intensity, of their product, either by blending in existing low-carbon fuels like ethanol or buying credits from producers of fuels that emit even less carbon, like renewable natural gas derived from landfill gas or anaerobic digestion.
Study Analyzes Minnesota RNG Potential; Republic Services, Archaea and Waga Launch Projects
March was a milestone month for the renewable natural gas sector, as New Mexico became the fourth state to enact a clean fuel standard. The bill signing on March 5 came after years of effort from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and is the latest example of a growing trend of states being interested in supporting RNG projects.
A study examining Minnesota’s RNG development potential further underscored the importance of state-level incentive programs. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that RNG from a range of project types could replace about 7.5% of Minnesota’s natural gas use, but: “No projects are financially feasible without state or federal renewable fuel credit programs because direct sale of RNG alone does not cover project costs.”
Amp Americas: Getting Serious About Methane Ahead of 2030 — Why Dairy RNG Deserves a Seat at the Table
American farmers and the companies who work alongside them are feeling growing pressure from customers and policymakers to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As federal priorities and state-level legislation shift toward decarbonization, farmers need the solutions and support to maintain quality outputs while upholding their commitment to the land and the environment. The good news is that we are not without solutions – there are technologies and markets operating today that can drastically reduce GHG emissions and help reach global methane abatement goals ahead of 2030. Now, it’s up to policymakers to take the steps needed to keep these effective, market-based solutions moving forward.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is an immediate solution that has the power to significantly reduce GHG emissions in agriculture. On-farm RNG systems capture methane emissions resulting from dairy farming and other agricultural production and convert it to renewable energy. This technology is the only viable pathway for livestock waste that tackles greenhouse gases and other air pollutants, all while supporting investments in advancing American farmers’ long history of environmental stewardship.
Sustainability Targets, Customer Interest Driving Natural Gas Utilities to RNG
Natural gas utilities are growing renewable natural gas (RNG) programs to meet sustainability goals and customer interest. At the other end of the supply chain, producers are working to complete projects and boost supplies of the low-carbon fuel. '
DTE Vantage, NextEra Energy Resources Collaborate With City Of Riverview To Generate Renewable Natural Gas From Local Landfill
DTE Vantage is converting biogas from a City of Riverview landfill into renewable natural gas (RNG) which will soon fuel vehicles as a cleaner alternative resource. The project is the result of a collaboration between the City of Riverview and Riverview Energy Systems — an entity jointly owned by DTE Vantage and a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources.
The project, which dates back to the late 1980s, converts an existing landfill- gasto-renewable-electricity project into a new facility that captures the biogas produced at the landfill and upgrades it to pipeline-quality natural gas. The RNG is then sent to a DTE Energy natural gas pipeline and attributed for use by\ transportation fuel customers.
Viridi Energy Acquires Maine Digester Facility For Industry-Leading Biosolids-To-RNG Project
Viridi has announced that it has acquired a legacy biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine, with plans to transform the site into an industry-leading waste-to-RNG facility. The facility will generate valuable renewable energy and help power the local community, offer a sustainable and cost-effective solution for managing biosolids, and support compliance with local regulations aimed at mitigating per-and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination in the region.
Stakeholders Testify In Support Of Michigan Bill To Create SAF Tax Credit
The Michigan Senate Committee on Energy and Environment on March 14 held a hearing to consider legislation introduced last year that aims to create a tax credit to support the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The legislation, SB 447, was introduced by State Sen. Sam Singh on June 28, 2023, and referred to the Seante Committee on Energy and Environment. The committee on March 14 received testimony in support of the bill from a variety of stakeholders, including the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), the Michigan Agri Business Association, Clean Fuels Michigan, Delta Air Lines, Twelve Benefit Corp., Growth Energy, the American Biogas Council, and Gevo Inc.
U.S. Energy and SARTA Sign a Long-Term RNG Supply Agreement
U.S. Energy, a leading provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, signed a long-term renewable natural gas (RNG) supply agreement with the Canton, Ohio-based Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), one of the nation’s leading low/no-emission public transit systems. Under the terms of the agreement, U.S. Energy will provide landfill-based RNG to SARTA’s fleet of 36 compressed natural gas (CNG) transit buses.
“SARTA’s commitment to sustainability and alternative fuels sets an example for public transit systems across the country. We’re proud to partner with them on their RNG initiatives and pleased to help the agency achieve its decarbonization goals,” shared Scott Hanstedt, vice president of business development at U.S. Energy. “Through our network of 40+ RNG projects and our polyfuel portfolio, we’re able to provide fleets with supply security and comprehensive support — for any fuel type.”