Now one of the largest RNG production plants in the country, South Fork is home to a herd of 16,000 dairy cows and has the capability to produce approximately 2.6 million gallons of low-carbon RNG annually. The facility will process up to 300,000 gallons of dairy manure each day utilizing the four anaerobic digesters on-site, along with manure processing and advanced gas conversion equipment. The RNG produced is injected directly into an on-site gas line. Financed entirely by Clean Energy, the project broke ground in July 2024 and totaled $85 million. Clean Energy will receive 100 percent of the RNG fuel produced at South Fork Dairy.

“The requirements to reach production and injecting milestones were extremely stringent and we are incredibly proud of the team for getting our seventh RNG facility online, on time and on budget. It’s no small feat,” said Clay Corbus SVP at Clean Energy. “The completion of the project at South Fork is particularly special because not only is it a major step forward in building our low-carbon RNG supply to ensure we have the volumes needed to meet the growing fleet demand, but we were able to work side-by-side with such a remarkable dairyman in Frank Brand.”

“Partnering with Clean Energy to build an RNG facility on the dairy has been a success for us,” said Frank Brand, owner of South Fork Dairy. “We’re processing our manure into useful bedding and producing clean, useful fuel for vehicles – it’s pretty amazing stuff. Being a part of something so circular that allows the dairy to reduce its emissions while providing an additional income stream is an added bonus.”

During construction, the project temporarily paused due to a fire that impacted the dairy. South Fork’s owner, Frank Brand, and his team rebuilt the dairy working closely with Clean Energy to navigate this. Today, both the dairy and the RNG facility are fully restored and operating – an outcome that is testament to the determination of the South Fork and Clean Energy teams.

The RNG produced at South Fork Dairy has received full approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to begin generating Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. Clean Energy also expects to generate California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) credits in Q1, 2026. Clean Energy continues to expand its fueling network nationwide with over 600 stations RNG is delivered to.

T Diamond Bar and Montrose Environmental worked closely with the Clean Energy team to complete South Fork facility. 

Agriculture accounts for nearly 10 percent of U.S. GHG emissions and the transportation sector accounts for another 28%, according to the EPA. Capturing methane from farm waste lowers these emissions. RNG, produced by that captured methane and used as a transportation fuel, significantly lowers GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis when compared to diesel. This allows RNG to be one of the only fuels to receive a negative carbon-intensity score based on the reduction of emissions at the source and at the vehicle and costs significantly less than diesel at the pump.

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

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“Gold Coast Transit and Clean Energy’s partnership to bring healthier living for the people of Ventura County through clean-operating buses goes back years,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy. “It is very rewarding to work with forward-looking transit agencies like Gold Coast and we are honored that they chose us to take them into hydrogen fueling and fuel cell buses.”

GCTD was awarded $12.1 million by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration to construct a new hydrogen station and purchase hydrogen fuel cell electric buses. 

“We look forward to working with Clean Energy through the construction of a new hydrogen station and then rolling out our first zero-emissions fuel cell buses,” said Vanessa Rauschenberger, GCTD General Manager. “GCTD has always been at the forefront of clean transportation, and transitioning our fleet to include hydrogen-powered buses will enable us to provide Ventura County with even greener transportation options in the years to come.”

The new hydrogen station is expected to be completed in 2027 and will be located at GCTD’s Oxnard facility. 

Clean Energy currently maintains GCTD’s compressed natural gas (CNG) station and provides renewable natural gas (RNG) for their fleet of 61 CNG-powered buses. 

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

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These new agreements, which include RNG, operations and maintenance, as well as construction of fueling infrastructure, reflect the continued momentum of RNG adoption in multiple transportation markets, as fleets seek immediate and cost-effective solutions to reduce emissions.

“As more fleets look to decarbonize their operations, RNG continues to stand out as a proven, economical and scalable solution that is ready now,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy. “These new agreements demonstrate the versatility of RNG across industries and the growing demand for a clean fuel alternative that delivers on sustainability without compromising performance at a significant discount to diesel.” 

Clean Energy has signed a fueling agreement with milk cooperative, United Dairymen of Arizona. The deal will supply 200,000 gallons of RNG to five different fleets operating natural gas trucks. Many of the trucks are equipped with the new Cummins X15N engine and haul dairy products. United Dairymen has played a critical role in the deployment of X15N-powered RNG trucks and continues to be a leader in supporting sustainable trucking and cleaner alternative fuels like RNG.

Paper Transport has signed RNG fueling agreements with Clean Energy, accounting for approximately 250,000 gallons of RNG annually to fuel a dozen new trucks. Long-time advocates of RNG’s ability to reduce carbon emissions, Paper Transport hauls goods for sustainability-focused, well-known brands nationwide and has been a Clean Energy partner for over 10 years. Clean Energy provides fuel for nearly 50 Paper Transport trucks across nine states.

Giant Oil, a fueling station operator and petroleum products vendor, has signed an RNG supply agreement with Clean Energy for its station in Cheswick, Pennsylvania. The deal will provide approximately 180,000 gallons of RNG annually. Pitt-Ohio is one of Giant Oil’s main customers fueling at the site.

Birkmire Trucking, a long-time natural gas user operating in New York and Pennsylvania, has signed an RNG supply deal with Clean Energy for its private fueling station. The agreement will fuel 15 vehicles with an anticipated 100,000 gallons of RNG annually. 

Vestis, one of the largest uniform companies in the country, has signed an agreement with Clean Energy to fuel 12 medium-duty trucks with RNG at Clean Energy stations. The vehicles will operate in Texas and California. 

Clean Energy has entered a new RNG supply and station upgrade agreement with the Atlantic City Jitney Association, extending a 15-year partnership. The deal includes a significant upgrade of their existing natural gas station to support 125 new RNG shuttle buses with an estimated 300,000 gallons annually. Their fleet, which operates a total of 190 RNG shuttle buses, also serves as Atlantic City’s emergency response fleet during hurricanes. They secured state funding to replace aging vehicles with new RNG-powered shuttles – a decision made because of the proven reliability of running RNG shuttle buses over the past 15 years, especially during power outages.

Republic Services continues to grow its RNG fueling portfolio with new station builds and upgrades in Colorado and Nevada. In Fort Collins and Parker, CO, Clean Energy has completed two new fueling stations designed to support 135 RNG trucks and will supply an anticipated 275,000 gallons. Additionally, Republic Services is expanding its largest RNG fleet in North Las Vegas, NV, with a major station upgrade that adds 41 new fueling stalls. 15 new trucks will be added in the first year, and Clean Energy will continue supplying RNG.

USA Hauling & Recycling has renewed its RNG supply contract with Clean Energy, committing to 2.5 million gallons of RNG annually to fuel 150 refuse vehicles and other third-party trucking fleets operating throughout Connecticut. The longstanding partnership continues to grow with Clean Energy also contracted to build its fifth station in South Windsor, CT – a private time-fill station designed to fuel 40 additional RNG refuse trucks.

Clean Energy has signed an RNG supply agreement with Ecotech Waste Logistics, a solid waste hauler based in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The deal will provide approximately 300,000 gallons of RNG annually to fuel 30 vehicles in the company’s fleet. 

Clean Energy has signed a new bulk LNG fueling agreement with Astrobotic, a pioneering space exploration company developing lunar landers and rovers. The deal will provide 100,000 gallons of LNG to support Astrobotic’s operations as it continues to advance its spacecraft systems.

Stoke Space, a company specializing in reusable rockets, has entered into a new agreement with Clean Energy for the supply of 120,000 gallons of high-purity LNG. The fuel will be used for rocket engine testing which often requires consistent, high-purity methane for accurate and effective testing.

Apollo Energy Resources, a power generation company, has signed a new bulk LNG fueling agreement with Clean Energy for 480,000 gallons to support the transportation of materials critical to advanced energy solutions. 

Clean Energy owns and operates two LNG plants in California and Texas which supply bulk LNG to a variety of customers from marine to energy exploration to space companies. 

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation statements about: the amounts and timing of RNG and LNG expected to be produced or consumed; the timing and scope of construction, maintenance, and other projects; the numbers and timing of vehicles expected to be deployed, fueled, maintained, or financed; the characteristics and performance of natural gas engines and trucks; the potential development of the market for RNG; the environmental and other benefits of Clean Energy’s fuels; the availability of environmental, tax and other government regulations, programs and incentives; and the impacts of legislative and regulatory developments.  Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless otherwise required by law, Clean Energy undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Additionally, the reports and other documents Clean Energy files with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov) contain risk factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

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The new truck will be showcased at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition (ATA MCE) in San Diego from October 25–28, offering attendees an exclusive preview before the program launches with its debut fleet partner.

This new program builds on the success of Clean Energy’s first Peterbilt X15N demo truck program which was launched last year. The first demo truck has been praised by fleets who have operated it for the engine’s smooth handling through different terrains, impressive torque, per gallon savings running on RNG, and fuel efficiency, reinforcing the X15N’s potential to reshape the future of low-carbon heavy-duty trucking.

“Through one of the most tumultuous times in the history of the freight industry with evolving regulatory changes, impacts of tariffs, and overall economic uncertainty, the X15N/RNG solution has come out a clear winner for both carriers and shippers,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy.  “The Cummins X15N truly is a game-changer, providing equivalent power and torque as its diesel equivalent, yet allowing fleets to claim significant carbon and NOx emission reductions with a fuel that is priced at a big discount to diesel. The reason we have a waiting list to test our demo trucks is because despite regulatory easing, operators of fleets and their customers continue to want to have the cleanest trucks. Viable electric and fuel cell options are years and years from becoming an affordable reality. RNG is the only solution that is here today, affordable, and clean.” 

Clean Energy’s demo truck program will give fleets across the country the opportunity to experience first-hand the capabilities of the Freightliner Cascadia Gen 5 equipped with the X15N. Participating carriers will be able to fuel at Clean Energy’s network of RNG stations nationwide, showcasing the ease of integrating low-carbon fueling into their own fleet operations.

The Cummins X15N engine is designed to run on RNG – a biogenic fuel derived from organic waste such as dairy manure. It offers a powerful, reliable, cleaner alternative to diesel, and fleets fueling with RNG can reduce emissions by more than 300 percent, achieving negative carbon-intensity results, while spending less per gallon of fuel.

The X15N is quickly earning a reputation for performance and sustainability, with major carriers including Walmart, Amazon, UPS, FedEx, Werner, Knight Swift, Food Express, Cemex and Mullen Group having placed orders for the new engine. 

The demo truck will travel through key freight corridors in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida, and other states, allowing large and mid-sized fleets to try and test the engine’s capabilities in real-world conditions. The program is expected to run through 2028 or longer, as demand and interest continue to grow.

For more information about Clean Energy’s demo truck program, please visit: www.cleanenergyfuels.com/x15n 

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation statements about: the scope and timeframe of the demo truck program; the characteristics and performance of natural gas engines and trucks; the potential development of the market for RNG; the availability of environmental, tax and other government regulations, programs and incentives; the impacts of legislative and regulatory developments; and the environmental and other benefits of Clean Energy’s fuels.  Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless otherwise required by law, Clean Energy undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Additionally, the reports and other documents Clean Energy files with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov) contain risk factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

Clean Energy Media Contact:
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Capturing methane from a combined herd of 24,300 dairy cows, preventing harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere, the RNG produced will be used to power heavy-duty trucking, transit and vocational fleets nationwide – providing a reliable supply of negative-carbon fuel to Clean Energy’s network of over 600 stations. 

“Partnering with an industry leader like Maas Energy Works on these projects will enable us to quickly bring meaningful volumes of ultraclean fuel to the transportation market,” said Clay Corbus, senior vice president of renewables at Clean Energy. “We’re seeing rising demand for RNG from fleets looking to decarbonize, and breaking ground on these production facilities is a significant step forward in meeting that need.”

Maas Energy Works brings a unique approach to RNG production through its covered lagoon system. Unlike traditional anaerobic digester tanks which are more costly to build and operate, Maas Energy’s method involves capturing methane from manure stored in large, tarp covered lagoon digesters. This technique offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative for manure collection and RNG production.

Clean Energy has elected to move forward with three RNG projects with Maas Energy Works after finalizing diligence. All demonstrating strong economic viability, the projects are forecasted to cost $80 million and are on track for completion in 2026. 

Clean Energy still has the rights to develop the other remaining projects at a later date as market conditions and project economics evolve.

Agriculture accounts for nearly 10 percent of U.S. GHG emissions and the transportation sector accounts for another 28%, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Capturing methane from farm waste lowers these emissions. RNG, produced by that captured methane and used as a transportation fuel, significantly lowers GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis when compared to diesel. This allows RNG to be one of the only fuels to receive a negative carbon-intensity score based on the reduction of emissions at the source and at the vehicle.

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

About Maas Energy Works 

Maas Energy Works is a family-owned renewable energy business with headquarters in Redding, California. We develop, own, and operate renewable energy facilities by partnering with dairy families to create biogas out of cow manure and other organic wastes. We then use that biogas to generate vehicle fuel, electricity, heat, CO2, and soon, hydrogen. Our founders Daryl and Christianna Maas believe this waste-to-energy transformation demonstrates our belief that God created humanity in His image to redeem and create. Our 215 employees operate with excellence the nation’s largest fleet of over 80 dairy digesters in 9 states.

Clean Energy Media Contact:
Kimberly Fleer
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Kimberly.Fleer@cleanenergyfuels.com 

Clean Energy Investor Contact:
Thomas Driscoll
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Thomas.Driscoll@cleanenergyfuels.com 

Maas Energy Works Media Contact:
Dallas Spiecker
(530) 710-8545
Communications@maasenergy.com 

Maas Energy Works Contact:
Stephen Hatley
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Communications@maasenergy.com

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Marc de Guilhem de Lataillade currently serves as Vice President of Biogas within TotalEnergies’ Gas, Renewables & Power segment. Aimeric Ramadier previously oversaw strategy and supply for the Marketing & Services division and was recently appointed as senior representative USA for TotalEnergies.

“Marc and Aimeric both bring a wealth of experience in renewable fuels and global energy markets that align strongly with our mission to decarbonize transportation. Their understanding of the industry will be invaluable as we continue to build momentum in the renewable natural gas (RNG) market domestically,” said Clean Energy Board of Directors Chairman Stephen Scully.

“I’m pleased to join Clean Energy’s Board of Directors at such a critical time for renewable fuels in transportation. The company’s leadership in RNG and vision for a cleaner energy future closely align with TotalEnergies’ approach to decarbonization. I look forward to working with my fellow directors and the executive team to grow the market further,” said Marc de Guilhem de Lataillade.

“I’m proud to have the opportunity to contribute to Clean Energy’s growth strategy and help scale and accelerate the deployment of low-carbon fuels in North America. Working alongside my fellow board members, I am excited to bring a global perspective to drive its mission of cleaner transportation,” said Aimeric Ramadier.

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

Clean Energy media contact:
Kimberly Fleer
1-949-437-1447
kimberly.fleer@cleanenergyfuels.com

Clean Energy investor contact:
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September 10, 2025 — Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions Inc. (“Pioneer CFS”) announced its official launch as the first commercial truck leasing company specializing exclusively in deploying low-carbon technology to heavy-duty fleets, with next-generation compressed natural gas (“CNG”) heavy-duty trucks as its first focus area. Through an integrated model that bundles vehicles with fueling, maintenance and advanced fleet management solutions, Pioneer provides fleets with an unrivaled path to achieve cost-per-mile savings and environmental benefits without sacrificing productivity.

“Fleets around the world are utilizing natural gas and renewable natural gas to help reduce operational costs and improve emissions” said CEO and Co-Founder Sam Gabbita. “Pioneer was built to eliminate the barriers to natural gas adoption in North America by delivering a turnkey leasing package that includes the trucks, the fuel, and the service support that is financially viable for the fleets.”

Pioneer CFS has formed strategic relationships with Clean Energy Fuels Corp., Cummins Inc., and Hexagon Agility to unlock fuel supply, engine and fuel system technology, and customer care capability through competitive leasing packages. This helps heavy-duty truck fleets quickly and cost-effectively incorporate CNG trucks into their operations. Pioneer CFS also works with other leading manufacturers, national dealers, fuel suppliers and service providers to deliver integrated, tailored solutions to match the needs of fleet customers.

Pioneer CFS’ core offerings include:

• Planning – collaboration on fleet goals, optimal enablement, and impact of NG on fleet operations.
• Leasing & Financial Services – attractively structured leases with financial and accounting flexibility.
• Fuel Supply & Logistics – tailored and reliable public, depot, or mobile access to NG and renewable natural gas (“RNG”), priced attractively relative to diesel.
• Uptime – core service support designed to maximize uptime and productivity including technology-enabled oversight for optimization and savings.

“Many markets around the world have higher adoption rates for CNG and RNG than the United States, yet the US market has an unparalleled combination of cost, availability, technology and infrastructure,” said Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Crompton. “Pioneer seeks to unlock adoption and enable fleets to achieve the same or better economic and environmental benefits here in the US.”

For fleets with environmental sustainability goals, lower cost RNG can drastically reduce carbon emissions by over 300% as compared to diesel as it is made from organic waste.

Reliable, proven fueling infrastructure, and the advent of mobile CNG fueling can further simplify adoption of the new Cummins’ heavy-duty X15N for various applications where smaller bore CNG engines weren’t a viable option. With the X15N engine, and its high power and high torque, fleets can utilize natural gas deployments for higher demanding duty cycles more than ever before.

“Our hyper-focused model is designed for excellence,” said President and Co-Founder Seung Baik. “Pioneer was built from the ground up to deliver the industry’s most comprehensive and cost-effective natural gas truck leasing solution. From new deployments to our support and maintenance to remarketing, we are committed to ensuring long-term value for our customers.”

With a nationwide team of experienced industry veterans in heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturing, CNG storage and fueling, and leasing and remarketing, Pioneer CFS has already begun working with fleets. Early deployments are targeted for delivery in the coming months across multiple regions in North America.

About Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions

Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions (Pioneer CFS) is the first commercial truck leasing company dedicated exclusively to low-carbon, heavy-duty fleet deployments. Pioneer CFS’ first mission is to accelerate natural gas adoption for heavy-duty fleets with innovative fleet leasing solutions that combine deep industry and procurement expertise, strategic alliances, financial services, and advanced data-analytics to boost bottom-line and operational excellence. As an independent provider, Pioneer will always remain focused on delivering both economic viability and improved environmental performance to the fleets nationwide. Pioneer CFS’ team has deep expertise in its target markets, strong strategic alliances with leading manufacturers, technology and service providers, and exceptional focus on customer care and aftermarket support.

Media Contact:
Steve Sanders
SVP, Marketing & Business Development
Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions Inc.
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“Cities and transit agencies looking to make the air more breathable and address their carbon footprint need reliable, cost-effective solutions that can be deployed now – not years down the line,” said Chad Lindholm, senior vice president at Clean Energy. “These new deals represent a clear trend: cities and transit fleet operators are choosing RNG to meet sustainability goals, avoid the high costs and infrastructure barriers of other alternatives and make an immediate environmental impact.”

The lead transportation agency for LA County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), has signed a new maintenance agreement for several fueling locations with Clean Energy. The stations will fuel over 940 natural gas buses and will supply 11.5 million gallons annually. Metro is one of Clean Energy’s largest RNG users in California and carries nearly 1 million commuters daily on a fleet of low-emission buses.

In a competitive bid, Clean Energy was awarded an RNG supply deal with Interurban Transit Partnership (The Rapid) transit agency in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Rapid currently has 100 natural gas buses in its fleet with a commitment to growing that number in the next five years. The deal is anticipated to supply 1.1 million gallons of RNG annually and Clean Energy will also provide operation and maintenance services for their fueling sites.

Trinity Metro, the public transportation provider for Fort Worth and surrounding cities in Tarrant County, TX, has inked an RNG supply agreement with Clean Energy to fuel 190 of its buses. In a competitive bid, Clean Energy was selected as the winning provider, extending its existing maintenance relationship with Trinity Metro to include RNG supply. The deal will provide approximately 2.1 million gallons of clean-burning RNG for its bus fleet.

The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) in Alabama has signed an RNG supply deal with Clean Energy to use an anticipated 950,000 gallons of fuel for 96 transit buses. Clean Energy also has a maintenance agreement with the agency to oversee their fueling site.

Clean Energy will build a new fueling station for Loudoun County in Virginia under a new agreement. This will help the county achieve its goal to grow its current natural gas bus fleet from 2 to 120 as they transition to cleaner alternative fuels like RNG. In addition to the new station, Clean Energy will be modifying existing bus maintenance facilities to accommodate the growth. 

The city of El Paso, TX, has signed a fueling agreement with Clean Energy to supply three of its private fueling stations with RNG. The city’s 300-strong fleet of natural gas buses and 21 refuse trucks are forecasted to use approximately 2.7 million gallons of RNG annually. In addition, Clean Energy will also upgrade one of their stations while providing operations and maintenance services to all three sites.

One of the largest transit agencies in Arizona, the City of Tucson, has signed a station maintenance agreement with Clean Energy to support 100 of its natural gas buses which consume over 2 million gallons of fuel annually.

Clean Energy is partnering with bus manufacturer, Gillig LLC, to supply and fill every new bus that is delivered to a customer with RNG. This deal is forecasted to provide Gillig with approximately 60,000 gallons annually.

Union City, CA, has inked a new RNG supply deal with Clean Energy to fuel its 15-vehicle fleet. The agreement will see an anticipated 250,000 gallons of fuel provided to the city. 

Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KART) in California has signed a deal with Clean Energy to upgrade their private station and supply RNG to 25 buses. Anticipated to use 220,000 gallons of RNG, KART has long been an advocate for using clean natural gas vehicles to serve the community and has continued to expand its RNG usage and fleet over the years. 

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

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The $29.5 million in credits were generated by four of Clean Energy’s dairy RNG production facilities: Ash Grove, Marshall Ridge, VF Renewables and Tri Cross, dairies which are located in key agricultural regions in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota. These projects collectively have the ability to produce up to an estimated 3.9 million gallons of negative carbon-intensity RNG annually to fuel transportation fleets.

“This transaction highlights the value of our renewable natural gas development portfolio”, said Clay Corbus, senior vice president and head of renewable fuels at Clean Energy. “As the third successful transaction to fully monetize our RNG projects, it’s a milestone which reflects market confidence and positions Clean Energy for further growth in the clean fuel sector.”

About Clean Energy 

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the country’s largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market. Our mission is to decarbonize transportation through the development and delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG), a sustainable fuel derived by capturing methane from organic waste. Clean Energy allows thousands of vehicles, from airport shuttles to city buses to waste and heavy-duty trucks, to reduce their amount of climate-harming greenhouse gas. We operate a vast network of fueling stations across the U.S. and Canada as well as RNG production facilities at dairy farms. Visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com and follow @ce_renewables on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements 

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation statements about: the amounts and timing of renewable natural gas expected to be produced or consumed; the potential development of the market for RNG; the environmental and other benefits of Clean Energy’s fuels; the availability of environmental, tax and other government regulations, programs and incentives; and the impacts of legislative and regulatory developments. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless otherwise required by law, Clean Energy undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Additionally, the reports and other documents Clean Energy files with the SEC (available at www.sec.gov) contain risk factors, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.

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Clean Energy investor contact:
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thomas.driscoll@cleanenergyfuels.com

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Washington, DC – The Transport Project (TTP) applauds the introduction by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mark Warner (D-VA) and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) of the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act (S. 1252/H.R. 2596), a bipartisan and bicameral effort to provide a $1.00 per gallon tax credit for motor vehicles that use renewable natural gas (RNG) to further support cleaner and more efficient transportation across America.  Full text of the legislation can be found HERE. 

“The Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act is a smart investment in America’s energy independence and economic growth,” said Senator Tillis. “By expanding domestically produced renewable natural gas, we can reduce reliance on foreign energy and create good-paying jobs across the country.”

“Renewable natural gas continues to gain momentum as a clean, affordable, and reliable fuel source. I’m proud to introduce legislation that will help incentivize the use of RNG and continue to aid the transition to clean energy while boosting our economy and creating good-paying jobs,” said Senator Warner.

“Achieving American energy independence demands bold, forward-thinking solutions—and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) is one of the most promising,” said Representative Fitzpatrick. “By cutting emissions and modernizing transportation across our supply chains, RNG delivers both environmental progress and economic growth. Across the country, American workers and businesses are leading the charge to integrate this clean, domestic energy source. Our bipartisan, bicameral Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act builds on that momentum with a targeted, pro-growth tax incentive to drive adoption, fuel innovation, and create jobs nationwide.”

“Heavy-duty trucks and buses are major contributors to pollution, accelerating climate change and worsening public health problems. By transitioning to renewable natural gas, we can reduce these harmful impacts while providing a cleaner, more affordable fuel option. Our tax credit will incentivize replacing outdated fleets with more sustainable alternatives, ensuring a healthier environment and a stronger economy without disrupting operations or increasing costs,” said Representative Sánchez.

Renewable natural gas vehicles are powered by American fuel, American technology, and American innovation. No commercially available, reliable, and scalable heavy-duty powertrain solution runs cleaner than renewable natural gas, or biomethane. 

Captured above ground from organic material in agricultural, wastewater, landfill, or food waste, RNG can produce carbon-negative results when fueling on-road vehicles like short- and long-haul trucks, transit buses, and refuse and recycling collection vehicles. California Air Resources Board data confirms that the weighted average carbon intensity (CI) value of California’s bio-CNG vehicle fuel portfolio in its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program is below zero at -212.13 gCO2e/MJ, offering the only carbon negative clean transportation outcome in the program.¹

“Transitioning to RNG-fueled vehicles can save money and reduce emissions, and deploys new, affordable, cleaner, and compliant technology without delay and without compromising business operations,” said The Transport Project President Daniel Gage. “More and more commercial fleets are discovering how allocating RNG as transportation fuel can help achieve more sustainable results immediately. We are fortunate to have bipartisan, bicameral support in advancing the use of domestically produced RNG in commercial trucking; getting this credit passed in this Congress will promote energy security, American jobs, and fuel cost savings for businesses.”

In 2023, 79 percent of all on-road fuel used nationwide in natural gas vehicles was from a renewable source.²

The Transport Project’s natural gas vehicle fleet and fueler members eagerly support the bill’s introduction:

“This legislation will support the use of methane-reducing RNG and encourage clean, efficient transportation while building energy security in the United States,” said Mike Kiely, UPS President of Global Government Affairs. “RNG is a winning solution for UPS and the logistics industry.”

“WM supports this thoughtful approach to investing in natural gas vehicles and trucking fleets that are allocated Renewable Natural Gas,” said John Skoutelas, Vice President, Government Affairs & Legal, WM (Waste Management). “WM is focused on working towards a more sustainable tomorrow through our action and investments to create a lower emission fleet. This piece of legislation is critical towards helping the heavy-duty vehicle sector shift away from diesel vehicles and transition to lower emission transportation fuel for a more sustainable future.”

“Because RNG captures harmful greenhouse gases at the source – like dairies and other agriculture facilities – and at the vehicle, it is rated the cleanest fuel in the world, many times cleaner than electric vehicles,” said Andrew Littlefair, CEO and President of Clean Energy Fuels Corp. “The bipartisan approach to this legislation demonstrates the win-win-win nature of RNG – reducing emissions with a very affordable U.S.-produced alternative fuel for fleets operating U.S.-made vehicles, while bring economic development to rural areas and helping our farmers.”

With this credit, America’s transit agencies can continue to invest in cleaner, commercially available and proven renewable natural gas buses without reducing service or increasing fares, school districts can provide exhaust-free rides to school by replacing their dirty legacy fleets, and freight haulers and package delivery companies can afford to replace aging diesel trucks with cleaner renewable natural gas trucks.

Access TTP’s Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act one-pager HERE.

More on how renewable natural gas is a NOW commercial transportation solution can be found at: https://transportproject.org/rng-is-how/.

¹ California Air Resources Board, Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program Reporting Tool Quarterly Summaries.  Available at: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/documents/low-carbon-fuel-standard-reporting-tool-quarterly-summaries. Figure is from Q3 2024, the most recent published quarterly results.

² https://transportproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/TTP-RNG-Decarbonize-2024.pdf.

The Transport Project is a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers and dealers, servicers and suppliers, and fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s transportation sector.  Through the increased use of gaseous motor fuels including renewable natural gas and hydrogen, the United States and Canada can help achieve ambitious climate goals and greatly improve air quality safely, reliably, and effectively without delay and without compromising existing commercial business operations.  Find out more at: transportproject.org.

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