What We Do
We drive the clean fuel transition by innovating responsibly and advancing eco-friendly technologies. Our mission is to develop and deploy synergistic solutions that promote environmental health and build thriving communities. Through our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge practices, we lead the way in creating a greener tomorrow.
How We Do It
At Calgren, we bring our mission to life through a series of deliberate and impactful actions:
Embrace Innovation
We foster a culture of curiosity and adaptability, staying open to new ideas and technologies. Regular feedback and proactive planning help us navigate and lead in the evolving energy landscape.
Honor Our Roots
We remain grounded in our history and values, maintaining strong ties with our local communities and preserving the principles that have guided our growth. Rooted in Central California, where our families live and work, we are deeply committed to the well-being of the region we call home.
Foster Passionate People
Our team is our greatest asset. We encourage continuous learning and development, celebrating enthusiasm and dedication to our mission. We support ongoing improvement and goal-setting to drive excellence.
Operate With Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our practices. Our commitment to doing what is right, even over short-term gains, ensures trust and reliability in all our operations.
Over the Years
The Calgren Story
2009
Began ethanol production, quickly becoming a leader in efficiency and low emissions.
2015
Launched California’s first biogas project, connecting a dairy to our ethanol plant to capture manure methane emissions and put them to use as biogas in the production of ethanol.
2019
First dairy cluster digester becomes operational. Started injecting RNG into the SoCalGas pipeline, contributing to cleaner transportation and energy solutions.
2020
Expanded our RNG facility to capture methane from over 75,000 cows, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Calgren’s biodiesel plant comes online.
2024
Began the initial phases of TCCSP and continued the expansion of the dairy digester cluster, placing nearly 1 million MMbtu of RNG into California transportation.
Looking To The Future
Calgren is committed to continuous innovation and sustainability. Future plans include exploring alternative feedstocks and expanding renewable energy production. If the outcome of the initial phases of the TCCSP project is favorable, the development of a permanent CO2 injection well will be targeted to begin construction in 2027, with operations starting by 2029.
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