Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States

Energy Leaders Outline Role of Renewable Natural Gas in Helping California Meet Renewable Energy and Clean Air Goals at "Power of Waste" Conference

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Energy, Low-carbon economy, Energy in California, Sempra Energy, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Natural gas, Energy development, Renewable energy, Universe, Nature, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States

Renewable natural gas is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Key Points: 
  • Renewable natural gas is a cost-effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • In addition, renewable natural gas is available day and night to complement other renewable energy sources like solar and wind, making the entire energy system cleaner and more reliable.
  • "Renewable natural gas can cost-effectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions, short-lived climate pollutants and criteria pollutants to help meet California's climate and clean air goals," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development for SoCalGas.
  • Already, about 70 percent of natural gas trucks in California are fueled by renewable gas delivered by SoCalGas pipelines.

SoCalGas to Offer Renewable Natural Gas at its Fueling Stations for the First Time

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Monday, September 17, 2018
Energy, Universe, Sempra Energy, Nature, Low-carbon economy, Natural gas, Southern California Gas Company, Sustainable energy, Renewable natural gas, Renewable energy, Aliso Canyon gas leak, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States

Because renewable natural gas can be stored and delivered through the existing natural gas infrastructure, SoCalGas can help California reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the state's renewable energy and air quality goals in a cost-effective way.

Key Points: 
  • Because renewable natural gas can be stored and delivered through the existing natural gas infrastructure, SoCalGas can help California reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the state's renewable energy and air quality goals in a cost-effective way.
  • "Using renewable natural gas at our natural gas fueling stations will help clean the air for Southern California communities and support the state's clean energy future," said Sharon Tomkins, SoCalGas' vice president of customer solutions and strategy.
  • "While our vehicles are fueled with renewable natural gas at our hauling yards, we applaud SoCalGas for offering opportunities for more natural gas vehicles to also use this renewable clean-air fuel."
  • When these ultra-low emissions natural gas trucks are fueled with renewable natural gas, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced by at least 80 percent.

New Study Shows Natural Gas Engine Can Dramatically Reduce Smog from Heavy-Duty Trucks

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Natural gas, Sustainable technologies, Greenhouse gas, Energy, Emerging technologies, Green vehicles, Environmental technology, Sustainable development, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States, Hydrogen vehicle

Kent Johnson, assistant research engineer at CE-CERT, led the tests on the near-zero emissions natural gas engine.

Key Points: 
  • Kent Johnson, assistant research engineer at CE-CERT, led the tests on the near-zero emissions natural gas engine.
  • Johnson performed similar testing on an 8.9-liter near-zero natural gas engine last year.
  • When near-zero emission natural gas trucks are fueled by renewable natural gas, GHG emissions can be reduced by at least 80 percent.
  • Already, close to 70 percent of natural gas fleets in California are fueled with renewable natural gas and is expected to continue to climb this year.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the EPA's Proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Renewable energy economy, Energy, Climate change policy, Low-carbon economy, United States Conference of Mayors, Global warming, Universe, Mayors Climate Protection Center, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the EPA's proposed affordable clean energy rule:

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin on the EPA's proposed affordable clean energy rule:
    "We are extremely disappointed that the Environmental Protection Agency, through their proposed Affordable Clean Energy Rule, has chosen to dramatically weaken our nation's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • "The nation's Mayors have committed themselves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through switching to low carbon energy sources, improving building efficiencies, and promoting alternative transportation options, but we can't do it alone.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

A Roadmap for a Greener Canadian Trucking Industry

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Friday, May 25, 2018
Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Truck, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States, Canada and the Kyoto Protocol

Freight transport currently makes up 10.5 per cent of Canada's total emissions, with trucking accounting for 83 per cent of that total.

Key Points: 
  • Freight transport currently makes up 10.5 per cent of Canada's total emissions, with trucking accounting for 83 per cent of that total.
  • A new report by The Conference Board of Canada examines ways to reduce GHG emissions from Canada's trucking sector.
  • "No single technology, regulation or program will be "the magic bullet" to lower emissions from the transportation of goods.
  • Disparities in regulations over fuel standards, vehicle dimensions, and weights can discourage the use of fuel-saving technologies for trucking.