Tag: California

AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project gets country building permit

AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project gets country building permit

January 1, 2025 |

In California, Biochar Today reports that Lake County Commissioners unanimously approved earlier this month the permit required for the proposed AG Forest Wood Processing Bioenergy Project led by Scotts Valley Energy Corporation in partnership with the Habematolel Pomo Tribal Nation. The biochar plant seeks to convert forest woodchips into syngas to power generators on county-leased […]

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CalBio completes 78th dairy digester project

CalBio completes 78th dairy digester project

December 31, 2024 |

In California, California Bioenergy LLC announced the successful completion of its 78th dairy digester project in the state of California, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to promote sustainable energy solutions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By year’s end, with the addition of 8 dairy digester projects in South Dakota, CalBio will have […]

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Global Clean Energy’s Bakersfield renewable fuels plant is operating commercially

Global Clean Energy’s Bakersfield renewable fuels plant is operating commercially

December 23, 2024 |

In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings says its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily. This critical milestone marks a significant step forward as the company begins delivering sustainable, low-carbon, and cost-efficient fuel to the market. The facility leverages patented, highly scalable nonfood camelina varieties to produce […]

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NGOs sue CARB over failture to address health and environmental impacts through LCFS

NGOs sue CARB over failture to address health and environmental impacts through LCFS

December 19, 2024 |

In California, environmental justice and environmental groups sued Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its failure to adequately address the health and environmental impacts of its recently approved amendments to one of California’s flagship climate programs – the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). They say the LCFS incentivizes pollution in communities across the […]

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Rubi gets nearly $1M from NSF to scale its carbon-to-cellulose platform

Rubi gets nearly $1M from NSF to scale its carbon-to-cellulose platform

December 17, 2024 |

In California, Rubi has been awarded a $969,961 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop and scale its carbon-to-cellulose platform. This prestigious grant, awarded to less than 5% of SBIR applicants over the last decade, recognizes Rubi’s groundbreaking advancements in CO2-to-materials technology and will support the company’s […]

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G2 Energy selects Waga Energy for two California landfill RNG projects

G2 Energy selects Waga Energy for two California landfill RNG projects

December 16, 2024 |

In California, G2 Energy has selected Waga Energy to develop RNG projects on two landfills owned and operated by Recology, an integrated resource recovery company providing materials collection, processing, and outreach and education to customers along the West Coast. Under this agreement, Waga Energy will finance, build, own and operate two RNG production facilities using […]

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CyberFuels gets CARB approval for its Dynamo additive

CyberFuels gets CARB approval for its Dynamo additive

December 16, 2024 |

In California, CyberFuels says its Dynamo product has received approval from the California Air Resources Board, paving the way for its deployment in one of the world’s most progressive clean energy markets. The CARB approval underscores Dynamo’s compliance with California’s rigorous emissions standards, reinforcing its role as a game-changing solution in the clean fuel sector. […]

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RNG contributed $7.2B to US GDP in 2024: Report

RNG contributed $7.2B to US GDP in 2024: Report

December 15, 2024 |

In California, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry’s remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy. The 2024 Economic Impact Analysis, prepared by Guidehouse, highlights the broad benefits of RNG across the energy, environmental, and economic sectors. Released […]

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California Senator introduces bill to repeal CARB’s LCFS changes

California Senator introduces bill to repeal CARB’s LCFS changes

December 12, 2024 |

In California, last week State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones introduced Senate Bill 2 to repeal the recent Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which is expected to increase gas prices 65 cents per gallon. The bill is coauthored by the entire Senate Republican Caucus. Specifically, SB 2 […]

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Aemetis Biogas starts producing biogas at 10th dairy farm

Aemetis Biogas starts producing biogas at 10th dairy farm

December 10, 2024 |

In California, Aemetis Biogas started producing renewable natural gas from its tenth anaerobic digester built to process waste from a dairy in Stanislaus County, California. The newly constructed digesters for five additional dairies are in final stages of commissioning and construction, which is scheduled to expand the total Aemetis Biogas operations to twelve digesters processing […]

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