The Production and Use of Waste-Derived Renewable Natural Gas as a Climate Strategy in the United States
Synopsis
The production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from organic waste for use as a vehicle fuel is an emerging strategy that businesses, states, and municipalities in the United States are pursuing to make use of waste-derived methane and lower the carbon footprint of vehicle fleets. This working paper explores RNG’s potential as a climate-change strategy in the U.S., including the conditions under which it can achieve large greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions compared to fossil fuels used to power vehicles.
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U.S. Climate
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Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectExploring opportunities for waste-to-energy as a climate strategy in the United States.
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