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Anaergia’s technologies to optimize existing campus facility
CARLSBAD, Calif. & BURLINGTON, Ontario, March 04, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anaergia Inc. ("Anaergia", the "Company", "us", or "our") (TSX: ANRG) (OTCQX:ANRGF), through its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, LLC, has entered into agreements to upgrade the Renewable Energy Anaerobic Digester ("READ") located at The University of California, Davis ("UC Davis").
The READ facility processes food and grease trap waste daily from local grocery stores and campus dining facilities, converting waste that would otherwise end up in a landfill into renewable energy. This operation supports California's SB 1383 goals by cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the economic viability of anaerobic digestion.
Under the terms of the signed and provisional agreements, Anaergia will enhance the READ’s systems with Anaergia technology to upgrade the plant ensuring reliable and efficient food waste recycling with power generation. Anaergia anticipates recognizing more than C$7 million in revenue from this project.
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery ("CalRecycle") is providing a grant to aid in financing the upgrade of the READ.
"With these enhancements, READ will fully capitalize on its environmental benefits," said Joe Yonkoski, Superintendent of Thermal Infrastructure for UC Davis Facilities Management. "We appreciate the partnership with Anaergia that is helping us transform the READ facility as a component of UC Davis’ strategy to reduce fossil fuel reliance and combat climate change," Mr. Yonkoski added.
"This project at UC Davis showcases how Anaergia’s industry-leading technologies and capabilities are being employed at state-of-the-art facilities," commented Assaf Onn, CEO of Anaergia. "We have a track record of partnering with institutions of higher learning and are proud to support UC Davis achieve its carbon neutrality goals," added Mr. Onn.
About The University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis, with over 40,000 students (source: UC Davis), was ranked as the number three public university in the nation in terms of the value of the college degree (source: Wall Street Journal). Since its founding in 1908, UC Davis has developed a reputation as a highly ranked university in the United States and internationally.
About Anaergia
Anaergia is a pioneering technology company in the renewable natural gas (RNG) sector, with over 250 patents dedicated to converting organic waste into sustainable solutions such as RNG, fertilizer, and water. We are committed to addressing a significant source of greenhouse gases (GHGs) through cost-effective processes. Our proprietary technologies, combined with our engineering expertise and vast experience in facility design, construction, and operation, position Anaergia as a leader in the RNG industry. With a proven track record of delivering hundreds of innovative projects over the past decade, we are well-equipped to tackle today’s critical resource recovery challenges through diverse project delivery methods. As one of the few companies worldwide offering an integrated portfolio of end-to-end solutions, we effectively combine solid waste processing, wastewater treatment, organics recovery, high-efficiency anaerobic digestion, and biomethane production. Additionally, we operate RNG facilities owned by both third parties and Anaergia. This comprehensive approach not only reduces environmental impact but also significantly lowers costs associated with waste and wastewater treatment while mitigating GHG emissions.