Bio-methane from cow manure could be a ‘new gold rush’ on the farm
The back end of a cow generates 80 pounds each day of what Dennis Haubenschild, who owns 750 of them near Princeton, refers to as a “non-depletable renewable resource.” Now, technology and policy are aligning for farmers to take advantage of all that manure in a...
Renewable natural gas? Yes, it’s a thing, and now Philly residents can get it
As of this month, Philadelphians can choose a cleaner option: gas produced in landfills, known as biogas. “By using renewable natural gas to heat your home, or to cook in your home, you’re reducing the amount of drilling and fracking that’s required to supply natural...
3 Things to Know about the Pennsylvania Butter Sculpture
One of the top attractions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show is the 1,000 pound butter sculpture on display in the Farm Show’s Main Hall. This year, it's the recreation of three of the state’s most popular pro-sports mascots — Philadelphia Flyers’ Gritty, Philadelphia...
Bugatti touts green manufacturing thanks to biogas
Add Bugatti to the list of companies who are reducing their carbon footprint with biogas. The French automaker has implemented a series of measures to offset the carbon emitted by the 81 racers it produced last year, including a shift to biogas and other green energy...
America Is Awash With Natural Gas
For those of you who don't follow conventional natural gas news, and maybe for some of you who do, you might be interested in Bloomberg Green's take on today's natural gas market and what it might mean for renewable natural gas. More >>
Renewable Natural Gas Creating Opportunity to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
“Methane is a greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide over 100 years, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). It is responsible for about 16 percent of global emissions, with agriculture and waste management being two...
Seven Companies Join American Biogas Council Board
January 28 - WASHINGTON – The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced today seven companies who have joined its Board of Directors. Each is a key player in the growing biogas industry. U.S. Gain, Bryan Nudelbacher, Director of Business DevelopmentAir Liquide, Chip...
Vermont Gas to be Zero Emission by 2050
Vermont Gas Systems, the state’s sole provider of natural gas and an ABC member, announced their plan to eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions from their operations by 2050. The company also unveiled plans to double energy efficiency savings, outlined strategies to...
WI State Funds Awarded to Appleton Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Biogas Boiler
A state program is giving the City of Appleton almost $170,000 for a project at the wastewater treatment plant. Mayor Tim Hanna says they’re taking the methane gas that’s created at the facility and converting it into energy. He says that way, they don’t need to use...