The Calgren Commitment

Corporate stewardship is at the heart of our operations. We are committed to advancing a sustainable future through innovation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We strive to lead by example, integrating cutting-edge technologies and practices that support cleaner energy solutions while fostering strong local partnerships. Our dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the quality of life in our communities reflects our unwavering drive for a greener tomorrow.

Environmental Initiatives

Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through a range of proactive initiatives aimed at minimizing our carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability. We convert dairy waste into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), which significantly reduces methane emissions and supports cleaner fuel solutions. In addition, our collaboration with external partners to convert other organic waste materials into process fuel for our ethanol plant, helps address waste cleanup beyond the dairy industry. Our creation of the Tulare County Carbon Storage Project (TCCSP) seeks to establish a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) hub, advancing our efforts to combat climate change.

Community Impact

Our operations are deeply connected to the local community, driving both economic and environmental benefits. Calgren provides over 65 permanent jobs in Tulare County, with future projects like TCCSP expected to create an additional 20 or more long-term jobs and over 100 short-term positions. We also maintain strong local partnerships, working with over 20 dairies to secure feedstocks and promote agricultural sustainability. Our biodigester cluster project exemplifies how we utilize agricultural waste to produce clean energy, providing valuable support to local farmers and minimizing environmental impacts. Through these efforts, we contribute significantly to the local economy and environmental health.

Technological Innovation

,-Innovation is at the core of our mission to advance sustainable solutions and enhance energy efficiency. Our state-of-the-art Ultra-Low NOx Gas Turbine Generator produces electricity and steam for our produciton facilities with minimal emissions. Our collaboration with emerging technologies to beta test the future viability of zero emission industrial heat and power technology allows us to optimize energy consumption, reduce fuel usage, lower our overall carbon footprint, and opens the door to innovative new energy storage solutions. These technological advancements underscore our commitment to leading the clean energy transition through cutting-edge practices and sustainable innovations.

Making A Difference

We’re planting seeds for the future. Our dedication to renewable energy and sustainability has earned us notable recognition.

California Legislature Assembly, Certificate of Regognition 2018: We were honored by the California Assembly in recognition of developing the First Operational Dairy Digester Pipeline Cluster.

Certificate of Congressional Regognition 2018: We were honored by the U. S. House of Representatives in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community for the Calgren Dairy Fuels RNG Project.

2018 Ground Breaking of the Year: We were celebrated by BBI International at the International Biomass Conference for the ground breaking Calgren Dairy Fuels Pipeline Project.

50 Next Award, 2019: We were regognized by The Digest as one of the Next 50 Companies to Disrupt the World (“in a good way”) for our innovative dairy digester cluster pipeline.

EPA Clean Air Technology Award 2019: We were honored alongside Maas Energy Works for “outstanding innovative efforts in improving air quality through clean air technology” for our innovative Calgren Dairy Fuels Pipeline Project. The award recognizes exceptional achievement demonstrating a “true commitment to obtaining cleaner air and protecting the environment.”

American Council of Engineering Companies, California, Engineering Excellence Merit Award 2019: We were recognized alongside Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group for the Calgren Dairy Fuels Pipeline Project.

Industry Leadership 2021: We were welcomed as a member of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), highlighting our leadership in ethanol production and renewable fuels.

Winner of the 2021 U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for Outstanding Community Impact: We were celebrated along side Maas Energy Works and fifteen of our California family dairy farm partners by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy.