ADK Farms and Suburban partner for innovative renewable natural gas

PLATTSBURGH | In an innovative local partnership, Suburban Propane has teamed up with Adirondack Farms to bring a new biodigester system for the production of renewable natural gas. Officials said the newly formed partnership between Suburban Propane Partners and Adirondack Farms, a family dairy operation in Clinton County, expands Suburban's portfolio of clean energy investments under its wholly-owned subsidiary, Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC, which was formed in March 2022 to support the effort's strategic goal of building a renewable energy platform. The renewable energy will be produced by taking the manure from dairy cows at Adirondack Farms and processing it through a digester. Through the process of anaerobic digestion, microorganisms inside the digester will break down the organic material, converting it into RNG and a nutrient-rich material, also known as digestate. The renewable energy gas will then be delivered to the natural gas distribution system, and the nutrient-rich digestate material will be used by the farm. The digestate is separated further, providing Adirondack Farms with dry, soft materials that are used for cow bedding, and a natural fertilizer that is used in the fields to grow feed for the cows. "Through our Suburban Renewables platform, we continue to grow our portfolio of renewable energy investments in support of an economy-wide transition to a sustainable energy future. To effectively tackle environmental challenges, innovative new renewable energy sources are required to complement the clean air and climate benefits offered by traditional propane," said Michael Stivala, President and Chief Executive Officer of Suburban Propane. Adirondack Farms Partner Jon Rulfs said, "Farmers are the original stewards of the land, and we are stepping up and doing our part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At Adirondack Farms, we're constantly evolving and innovating to ensure we remain viable in a competitive marketplace while keeping the preservation of our natural resources a top priority. "Our new partnership with Suburban Propane provides us with the tools needed to take these recycling efforts to a new level, resulting in the production of renewable natural gas. We realize we're only a small part of a larger effort to combat climate change, but we want to show how the dairy industry is a leader in the effort to reduce emissions for our communities."

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