RNG can be used in existing pipelines for furnaces, cooking appliances or even vehicles, but here in Atlantic Canada it is important for businesses that can’t switch to electricity or another energy source.

Which industries do you think use the most natural gas?

It’s commonly used in large industrial companies and heavy transportation. As fossil fuels are phased out in favour of more sustainable and renewable alternatives, RNG can be used instead of natural gas to help these sectors reduce emissions until other technology becomes available and more economically viable.

Other alternatives to fossil fuels include clean hydrogen and biofuels.