Jan 7, 2025
Nicor Gas Launches First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection in Illinois, US
Nicor Gas has initiated Illinois’ first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection, converting landfill emissions into clean energy.
Located adjacent to the Winnebago Landfill in Rockford, Illinois, and operated by Waste Connections, this facility captures methane emissions from decomposing waste and processes them into RNG. The RNG is then integrated into Nicor Gas’s distribution system, providing a renewable energy source for consumers. This project represents a significant advancement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable energy solutions within the state. Read more.
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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.