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Vanguard Renewables and CenterPoint Energy to Advance Clean Energy Initiatives in Minnesota
Vanguard Renewables, a leading U.S. environmental services company and producer of biomethane from organic waste, today announced its first utility offtake through a new agreement with CenterPoint Energy, a leading energy delivery company serving over 7 million customers nationwide. The agreement marks a key milestone as Vanguard Renewables scales renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure to help states like Minnesota meet their clean energy goals.
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