In California, organic waste, wildfires and diesel are the largest sources of SLP emissions. We can reduce all three sources by converting organic waste to power, low carbon fuels and other products…Once the leader in promoting organic waste to energy projects — one of the most effective ways to cut SLCP emissions — the commission has largely stopped supporting projects that cut SLCP emissions. In fact, the commission’s plans for renewable power assume zero growth in bioenergy or hydrogen from organic waste. The commission has also stopped supporting the production of vehicle fuels from organic waste that can be used to replace diesel. These are the most important measures to cut SLCP emissions. The California Environmental Protection Agency and Natural Resources Agency both recommend increasing bioenergy to reduce SLCP emissions, but the Energy Commission is ignoring those calls and the calls of the global scientific community. More >>
