PG&E Cow Powered Ride Highlights Advances in Renewable Energy
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Move over horse power, cow power could be the next big thing! The
California State Fair today announced that the event will host the
first known amusement ride powered entirely by cow manure.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company and developer BioEnergy Solutions
will power a children's train ride with renewable biogas, made from
California dairy cows. The ride, "Barnyard Animal Train," is owned by
Ray Cammack Shows and will be located in the Kaiser Permanente Kids
Park at the State Fair. Kids will have the opportunity to take a ride
and learn more about renewable energy options for the future and about
being environmentally conscious.
"Powering a children's ride at the state fair with biogas is a
celebration of the great efforts of California's dairy farmers to help
us meet our energy needs," said PG&E Vice President of Gas
Transmission and Distribution Robert T. Howard. "We're proud to
partner with these innovative dairy farmers and demonstrate the
potential for the state's agriculture and power sectors to work
together to meet California's climate goals."
Biogas is gas produced by the anaerobic digestion or fermentation
of organic material, such as cow manure, but may be made from any
biodegradable waste. After purification, the gas produced (methane) is
the same as the natural gas we use today. In addition to providing
PG&E customers with a clean and renewable resource, biogas provides
the dairy farmers in PG&E's service area with a new source of revenue
and removes methane, a potentially hazardous greenhouse gas, from the
air.
Fairgoers can learn more about this source of green energy at the
California State Fair. The exhibit and ride will be here in the Kaiser
Permanente Kids Park starting Friday, Aug. 15 through Labor Day.
For any further questions, media may contact the Media Director
Brooke Converse, at (916) 263-3108 or mediacenter@calexpo.com.
California State Fair Media Center
Brooke Converse, 916-263-3108 or 916-416-0796
MediaCenter@calexpo.com
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