Clean Energy Fuels Corporation is a natural gas distribution company that pioneered renewable natural gas (RNG) as a transportation fuel made from organic waste. Unlike conventional natural gas, RNG actually reduces carbon emissions because it is not a fossil fuel and requires no drilling to source the energy.
As livestock manure and landfills produce 27% of methane emissions in the United States, Clean Energy uses this large-scale issue to its advantage by turning methane into sustainable energy.
Clean Energy captures methane produced by cows and garbage, preventing it from damaging the atmosphere and turning it into RNG, one of the cleanest fuels in the United States.
Thanks to RNG, Clean Energy is able to efficiently power heavy trucks and buses, replacing diesel and gasoline which normally produce about 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
Based out of Newport Beach, California, Clean Energy is actively keeping greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere to prevent global warming. Clean Energy’s director of corporate communications, Raleigh Gerber discusses the impact of the corporation and how going green is the way to go.
What separates Clean Energy from other sustainable energy corporations?
Well, Clean Energy is very unique in what we do. We are the largest distributor and producer of renewable natural gas in North America. What sets us apart is that we offer renewable natural gas which is a transportation tool made from organic waste and in doing so we can reduce carbon emissions. It is a replacement for diesel fuel which is one of the heaviest polluting fuels out there.
How can transportation companies and other companies get involved with Clean Energy?
They have to look at their fleats and determine how they are currently fueling their vehicles and then speak with us about how we can offer them our alternative–to switch over from diesel to natural gas.
What has your career looked like with Clean Energy?
I have had a very vibrant and amazing career with Clean Energy. Now is a great time to be in a renewable fuel business because there is so much focus on climate change and lowering carbon emissions. So it’s a really exciting industry and a really exciting time to be in this industry.
How do you personally take steps toward reducing your carbon footprint?
I try to use alternate forms of transportation like bicycling and walking opposed to driving when possible. Also I recycle and am mindful of the sources of products that I purchase and the packaging that I purchase.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
One thing that I can say about Clean Energy is that we are leading the way towards a zero-emissions future. I think it is key that companies that have a transportation fleet start to look at the source of their fuels and look for better ways to help the environment. I think that we’re a good start but it is a much bigger picture and more people need to join in this effort.
Well, Clean Energy is very unique in what we do. We are the largest distributor and producer of renewable natural gas in North America. What sets us apart is that we offer renewable natural gas which is a transportation tool made from organic waste and in doing so we can reduce carbon emissions. It is a replacement for diesel fuel which is one of the heaviest polluting fuels out there.
How can transportation companies and other companies get involved with Clean Energy?
They have to look at their fleats and determine how they are currently fueling their vehicles and then speak with us about how we can offer them our alternative–to switch over from diesel to natural gas.
What has your career looked like with Clean Energy?
I have had a very vibrant and amazing career with Clean Energy. Now is a great time to be in a renewable fuel business because there is so much focus on climate change and lowering carbon emissions. So it’s a really exciting industry and a really exciting time to be in this industry.
How do you personally take steps toward reducing your carbon footprint?
I try to use alternate forms of transportation like bicycling and walking opposed to driving when possible. Also I recycle and am mindful of the sources of products that I purchase and the packaging that I purchase.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
One thing that I can say about Clean Energy is that we are leading the way towards a zero-emissions future. I think it is key that companies that have a transportation fleet start to look at the source of their fuels and look for better ways to help the environment. I think that we’re a good start but it is a much bigger picture and more people need to join in this effort.
Photos: courtesy of Clean Energy Fuels Corporation
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