LF Bioenergy recently engaged New York leaders on the benefits of renewable natural gas, clean fuel policy, dairy farmers, and rural economic growth.
“New York has an opportunity to demonstrate that clean energy leadership and agricultural strength are not competing priorities—they are mutually dependent,” said Cyn S. French, Co-founder and EVP of Corporate Affairs at LF Bioenergy. “Our dairy farmers are already producing food, supporting rural economies, stewarding our land and natural resources, and helping provide solutions to some of our most important environmental challenges. They deserve policies that recognize their contributions and create new opportunities for long-term success.”
LF Bioenergy met with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Jonathan Lang Secretary of the Majority Counsel & Program; Senators Shelley B. Mayer, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, and Jamaal T. Bailey; and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. Mark Murray, MBA, President of New York Gas at Liberty Utilities, also participated in the discussions, underscoring the importance of utility engagement in advancing clean energy opportunities.
In partnership with dairy farmers, LF Bioenergy transforms manure and organic waste into pipeline-quality, carbon-negative renewable natural gas.
“A strong Clean Fuel Standard does more than reduce emissions,” French said. “It creates markets for lower-carbon fuels, drives private investment into rural New York, reduces methane, and strengthens dairy farm economics. When we value what farmers and renewable energy producers deliver, agriculture, energy, and economic growth move forward together.”
French added, “This is also about energy leadership. New York has tremendous agricultural resources, organic waste streams, infrastructure, and innovative companies capable of producing more renewable energy here at home. We should be creating long-term policy certainty that encourages that investment to happen in New York.”
“These are important leaders who are helping shape the future of New York, and it is very encouraging to see them investing their time and attention in agriculture, renewable energy, and rural communities,” said Lee Laviolette, Co-founder and CEO of LF Bioenergy. “The fact that these leaders care about these issues, are asking questions, and are dedicating their time to understanding the opportunities is significant. Meaningful progress happens when policymakers, farmers, energy companies, utilities, and communities work together, and these conversations give me great confidence in what New York can accomplish.”
Strong farms and rural communities! More American energy! A stronger New York!
