CPUC Adopts Biomethane Procurement Program to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
The CPUC Decision requires utilities to procure 73 billion cubic feet of biomethane annually by 2030.
President Biden: "Reducing methane is the single most effective
strategy to reduce global warming in the near term."
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Governor Issues Emergency Order
Calling for More Forest Bioenergy to Reduce Wildfire Risks.
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California can generate enough biogas from organic waste to
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Replace all of the diesel used by motor vehicles in the state.
The Bioenergy Association of California
The Bioenergy Association of California (BAC) was established in 2013 to promote sustainable bioenergy development. Bioenergy includes renewable electricity, low carbon transportation fuels and pipeline biogas generated from organic waste such as dairy and agricultural waste, food and yard waste, wastewater treatment, organic waste diverted from landfills, and forest biomass . BAC’s members include private companies, public agencies, local governments, investors, consultants, nonprofits, individuals and others interested in promoting community-scale bioenergy generation. BAC focuses on policy advocacy, public education and outreach, research, and industry best practices.
CPUC Decision Calls for 1,000 MW of New, “Firm” Renewables, Including Bioenergy
To maintain electricity reliability through the middle of the decade, the CPUC has just issued a Decision calling for 11,500 MW of new renewable power, including 1,000 MW from "firm" renewables such as bioenergy and geothermal that are available when needed.
BAC Comments on the CPUC’s Biomethane Procurement Proposal
BAC submitted extensive comments on the CPUC Staff Proposal on biomethane procurement, recommending a much higher target that focuses on carbon intensity and includes all organic waste sources of biomethane.
CPUC Proposes Biomethane Procurement Program
The CPUC has released a draft proposal to require the state's gas utilities to procure 75 billion cubic feet of biomethane annually by 2030.
CPUC Decision Calls for 1,000 MW of New, “Firm” Renewables, Including Bioenergy
To maintain electricity reliability through the middle of the decade, the CPUC has just issued a Decision calling for 11,500 MW of new renewable power, including 1,000 MW from "firm" renewables such as bioenergy and geothermal that are available when needed.
Air Board Adopts Plan to Phase Out Open Burning of Agricultural Waste in San Joaquin Valley
CARB has approved a plan to phase out the open burning of ag waste that calls for increased bioenergy as a much cleaner, more beneficial alternative to open burning.
CA Board of Forestry Adopts Biomass Utilization Plan
The California Board of Forestry has adopted a comprehensive plan for forest biomass utilization, including many recommendations to increase bioenergy from forest waste.
CPUC Extends BioMAT Program, Adopts Important Changes
The CPUC just approved several important changes to the BioMAT program which extend the life of the program and make it more workable for small-scale bioenergy projects.
CPUC Adopts Biomethane Procurement Program to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
The CPUC Decision requires utilities to procure 73 billion cubic feet of biomethane annually by 2030.
BAC Comments on the CPUC’s Biomethane Procurement Proposal
BAC submitted extensive comments on the CPUC Staff Proposal on biomethane procurement, recommending a much higher target that focuses on carbon intensity and includes all organic waste sources of biomethane.
CPUC Proposes Biomethane Procurement Program
The CPUC has released a draft proposal to require the state's gas utilities to procure 75 billion cubic feet of biomethane annually by 2030.
CPUC Issues Proposed Decision on Voluntary RNG Tariff
The CPUC has issued a Proposed Decision to adopt the voluntary biomethane (RNG) tariff proposed by SoCalGas and SDG&E.
CEC Adopts Clean Transportation Funding Program
The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2019-2020 Clean Transportation Funding Program, cutting biofuels funding in half but focusing it on waste-based fuels and renewable hydrogen.
Legislative Analyst Critiques State’s Transportation Climate Programs
The California Legislative Analyst's Office has released an assessment of the state's climate programs, including a detailed study of the effectiveness of the state's transportation programs which found that investments in heavy duty vehicles are the only ones providing measurable reductions in climate pollution.
California Finalizes Organic Waste Diversion Regulations
To reduce methane and other emissions, state law requires a 75 percent reduction in organic landfill waste by 2025. The new CalRecycle regulations require local government to procure bioenergy or compost instead.
Air Board Prepares for New Climate Change Scoping Plan
California Air Resources Board staff have begun laying the groundwork for a new Climate Change Scoping Plan that will have big impacts on bioenergy going forward.
2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update
The Air Board released the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, which will be adopted later this spring.
LISTEN: NPR Story on Landfill Gas to Power in Los Angeles
Landfill gas project can provide renewable power for 4,000 homes while reducing climate and air pollution.
SoCalGas Announces the Largest Green Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure System In the U.S.
The proposed Angeles Link would provide green hydrogen in place of fossil fuels for power generation, vehicle fuels and other uses.
California Launches Climate Catalyst Fund for Advanced Technology Forest Biomass to Energy Projects
The California iBank is now accepting proposals to help finance innovative forest biomass projects.
BAC Members West Coast Biofuels and Kern Oil Featured in Renewable Fuels Article
Th Bakersfield Californian highlights biofuels and other renewable…
LISTEN: NPR Story on Landfill Gas to Power in Los Angeles
Landfill gas project can provide renewable power for 4,000 homes while reducing climate and air pollution.
California Launches Climate Catalyst Fund for Advanced Technology Forest Biomass to Energy Projects
The California iBank is now accepting proposals to help finance innovative forest biomass projects.
BAC Members West Coast Biofuels and Kern Oil Featured in Renewable Fuels Article
Th Bakersfield Californian highlights biofuels and other renewable…
Glasgow Climate Conference Underscores Importance of Bioenergy to Reduce Most Damaging Climate Pollutants
The United Nations Climate Conference in Glasgow highlighted…
SoCalGas Announces the Largest Green Hydrogen Energy Infrastructure System In the U.S.
The proposed Angeles Link would provide green hydrogen in place of fossil fuels for power generation, vehicle fuels and other uses.
BAC Members West Coast Biofuels and Kern Oil Featured in Renewable Fuels Article
Th Bakersfield Californian highlights biofuels and other renewable…
Mote Announces Its First Wood Waste to Hydrogen and Carbon Sequestration Project
Located near Bakersfield, Calif., the facility aims to remove carbon from the air by diverting wood waste from open-air burn and landfills and converting it into carbon-negative hydrogen for transportation.
Raven SR Acquires Benicia Fabrication & Machine Inc to produce renewable hydrogen and other renewable fuels
Raven's acquisition converts jobs in the oil & gas sector to manufacturing jobs and renewable fuels production in California.
National Academy of Sciences Paper Underscores Need for Bioenergy
The National Academy of Sciences has found that the U.S. can achieve 100% renewable power by mid-century, but only with a diverse portfolio that includes bioenergy to provide flexible generation power.
GNA Releases Report on Ultra Low Emission Trucks
Gladstein Neandross has released "Gamechanger," a groundbreaking report on the potential for renewable gas and ultra clean engines to cut climate and air pollution emissions.
E3 Releases Study on Decarbonizing Pipeline Gas
E3's study found that decarbonizing California's pipeline gas supply can help to meet the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals more easily and with greater benefits than through electrification alone.
State of the Sierra Nevada’s Forests
California state agency issues urgent report on the state of California's forests, calling for more bioenergy to reduce catastrophic wildfires and air pollution emissions.
BAC members include private companies, public agencies, local governments and others working to promote sustainable bioenergy development in California.
BAC supports policies to promote renewable electricity, low carbon transportation fuels, pipeline biogas and greenhouse gas reductions from organic waste.
