Posts Tagged ‘SLCP emissions’
BAC Comments on Non-Energy Benefits
BAC submitted comments to the California Energy Commission in its proceeding to consider non-energy benefits and impacts. BAC’s comments emphasize the need to consider: You can see BAC’s comments here.
Read MoreBAC Comments on Biomethane Procurement
BAC filed extensive comments in response to the CPUC’s order re-opening the pipeline biomethane procurement program. BAC’s comments focus on the need to accelerate biomethane procurement, to base pricing on lifecycle carbon intensity, to incentivize pipeline interconnection, and to fully value the many environmental and ratepayer benefits that biomethane capture and production provide. Read BAC’s…
Read MoreCPUC Re-Opens Biomethane Procurement Program
In June, the California Public Utilities Commission issued an Order re-opening the utilities pipeline biomethane procurement program, which was adopted in 2022. Given the low program participation to date, the CPUC’s order posed many questions about how to revise the program to accelerate progress, better align its goals with the state’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant reduction…
Read MoreSevana Bioenergy Acquires Largest Organic Waste to Energy Facility in U.S.
Sevana Bioenergy just announced the acquisition of the Rialto Bioenergy Facility, developed by Anaergia in San Bernardino County in Southern California. The facility can convert 1,000 tons of organic waste daily to carbon negative fuels and organic soil amendments, including compost and biochar. The facility will convert organic waste diverted from landfills and biosolids generated…
Read MoreTwo BAC Members – Mote and SMUD – Partner to Develop Carbon Negative Biomass to Hydrogen Project
Mote has received state and federal funding to launch a second biomass to hydrogen project, partnering with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to develop the project in the Sacramento area. The project will convert up to 300,000 tons per year of forest waste to carbon negative hydrogen. That forest waste would otherwise be piled…
Read MoreTrue North Renewable Energy Received Permit for Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Kern County
TNRE’s facility will convert 300,000 tons annually of diverted organic waste to biomethane
Read MoreMainspring to Install Linear Generator at Napa Sanitation District
Mainspring’s linear generator, a noncombustion technology, will convert wastewater biogas to renewable power at the Napa Sanitation District. Mainspring has signed an agreement for the construction and installation of a new Mainspring linear generator that will run on biofuel produced at NapaSan’s wastewater treatment plant, providing renewable energy to power the plant while also reducing…
Read MoreWATCH: Bloom Energy Converts Dairy Biogas into Renewable Power
Bloom Energy is partnering with CalBio to convert dairy manure to carbon negative power. This video highlights the Bloom/CalBio project at Bar20 Dairy Farms in Kerman, California, a third generation, family owned farm that was established in the 1950s. Bar20 has set a goal of using 100 percent renewable power to protect air quality in…
Read MoreCalifornia Air Resources Board Adopts Advanced Clean Fleet Regulation
In April, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted one of the most aggressive vehicle regulations in the country. The Advanced Clean Fleet or ACF regulation is focused on converting medium and heavy-duty vehicles to zero emission – battery or fuel cell electric – for most vehicles over 8500 pounds. Thanks to advocacy by the…
Read MoreAir Board Adopts 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan
The California Air Resources Board adopted California’s 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan in December. The Scoping Plan is California’s blueprint for achieving its climate goals. The 2022 Plan includes several new areas of focus, including a strategy to achieve carbon neutrality, how to reduce carbon emissions and increase sequestration on natural and working lands, carbon…
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