3 Rivers Energy Partners
"Digest This: Unpacking Our Sustainable Future" is a podcast brought to you by 3 Rivers Energy Partners, aimed at exploring the ever evolving renewable energy and sustainability landscape. Our hosts will be exploring the latest news on sustainable business practices and environmental policy. Here, we discuss, dissect, and disseminate important news and developments in renewable energy, with a focus on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and its role in fostering sustainable business practices.
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Jun 17, 2025
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Jun 10, 2025
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In this episode, hosts Alex and Emily dive into the complexities of recent U.S. clean fuel policies, examining the extended 45Z tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel, its potential economic impacts, and the controversy surrounding its restrictions. They also explore America's renewed push toward scientific innovation through the DOE's powerful new AI-focused supercomputer, discussing its significant implications for sustainable research and global competitiveness. Finally, the conversation shifts to the rapid growth of the renewable natural gas (RNG) market, highlighting policy support, infrastructure advancements, and innovative feedstock solutions that promise to further RNG’s role in sustainable energy systems. Sources: https://ethanolproducer.com/articles/house-committee-advances-bill-with-45z-extension https://think.ing.com/articles/renewable-natural-gas-growing-significance-in-a-niche-market/ https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-new-supercomputer-powered-dell-and-nvidia-speed-scientific-discovery
Jun 3, 2025
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May 20, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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09:40
In 2024, biogas reached a $3 billion milestone with 125 new projects and a record-breaking shift in agricultural installations. We discuss RNG's role in cutting emissions akin to removing 2.6 million gasoline vehicles and its economic impact, including 740,000 potential construction jobs. California's pioneering advancements in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), including the transformative impact of SB-377 on accessibility and cost reduction. Sources: https://americanbiogascouncil.org/investment-in-new-u-s-biogas-systems-grows-by-3-billion-in-2024-a-40-increase-and-new-record/ https://www.rngcoalition.com/s/PRESS-RELEASE-RNG-Coalition-Sponsors-Introduction-of-SB-377-in-California.pdf https://www.epa.gov/gmi/importance-methane
Apr 29, 2025
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09:04
From Microsoft's carbon removal deal with AtmosClear to Amazon's new carbon credit service, this episode examines how leading companies are defining sustainability efforts. We also dive into the role of biofuels in high-emission sectors like aviation, highlighting advancements. Join us as we discuss transformative technologies shaping the future of climate action. Sources: https://www.neste.com/en-us/products-and-innovation/sustainable-aviation/sustainable-aviation-fuel https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-carbon-credit-service-sustainability https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fidelis-atmosclear-signs-agreement-with-microsoft-for-high-quality-carbon-removal-from-project-in-louisiana-302428296.html https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/14/fuel-for-the-edges-five-biofuel-companies-built-to-last-in-the-energy-transition/amp/
Apr 22, 2025
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Regenerative agriculture is transforming the future of farming globally and locally. This episode covers the market's projected growth to $25 billion by 2032, the Kentucky bourbon industry's efforts to support sustainable corn production, and global initiatives like the UK's Sustainable Markets Initiative. Learn how innovative financing and corporate partnerships are driving change across the farming landscape. Sources: https://www.snsinsider.com/reports/regenerative-agriculture-market-5685 https://whiskeyreviewer.com/2025/01/kentuckys-major-distillers-commit-to-regenerative-farming/ https://agfundernews.com/mcdonalds-mccain-and-other-corporates-lead-pilot-to-make-regen-farming-feel-more-achievable https://www.wbcsd.org/news/europes-roadmap-to-regenerative-agriculture/
Apr 15, 2025
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10:17
This episode unpacks Louisiana's energy reform challenges, including Entergy Louisiana's price hikes and the push for industrial renewable options. We spotlight Ann Arbor's community-led Sustainable Energy Utility and its renewable energy model. Additionally, we explore advancements in renewable natural gas by SoCalGas and EnviTec Biogas, showcasing scalable solutions for decarbonization and energy resilience. Sources: https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/03/31/usda-delivers-rural-energy-commitments-strengthens-us-energy-security-and-increases-american-grown https://lailluminator.com/2025/03/31/electricity-louisiana/ https://www.a2gov.org/sustainability-innovations-home/sustainability-me/ann-arbors-sustainable-energy-utility-seu/ https://biomassmagazine.com/articles/envitec-biogas-commissions-south-dakota-rng-project https://www.3blmedia.com/news/socalgas-announces-first-renewable-natural-gas-contract-approved-under-california-program https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/methane-emissions
Apr 8, 2025
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This episode examines the future of sustainability through three lenses: biomethane's role in transforming transportation, biochar-based fertilizers improving agricultural practices, and corporations like Google and leaders like Andrew Forrest driving climate responsibility. From renewable energy to real-zero ambitions, the discussion highlights solutions shaping a sustainable future. Sources: https://www.openpr.com/news/3939610/biomethane-market-poised-for-massive-growth-projected-to-reach https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/new-biocharbased-fertilizer-promises-sustainable-agriculture-285130 https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/google-varaha-carbon-credits-biochar/ https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/03/24/mining-giant-fortescue-says-big-oil-is-getting-it-wrong-on-renewables.html https://www.wineenthusiast.com/basics/advanced-studies/biochar-wine-regenerative-agriculture/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJNujpokPkU5zyxS0Fu5YSujRtPw503Kq9oELrL_JROKVA23TN
Apr 1, 2025
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This episode highlights the evolving role of natural gas in powering AI-driven data centers and the innovative use of biogas in Brazil’s citrus industry by Louis Dreyfus Company. We also discuss advancements in sustainable aviation fuel, including the SkyNRG project at the Port of Walla Walla, and the broader shifts towards cleaner energy in agriculture, tech, and transportation. Sources: - https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/construction-begins-for-worlds-largest-citrus-effluent-to-biogas-plant/ - https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/03/11/microsoft-is-open-to-using-natural-gas-to-power-ai-data-centers-ameet-ballooning-demand.html - https://www.upstreamonline.com/energy-security/why-energy-executives-believe-natural-gas-is-no-longer-just-a-bridge-fuel-/2-1-1791826 - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/washington-port-fuel-project
Mar 25, 2025
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