Biogas is a mixture of gases, primarily consisting of methane, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, produced from raw materials such as agricultural waste, manure, municipal waste, plant material, sewage, green waste and food waste. The use of biogas is a green technology with environmental benefits. Biogas technology enables the effective use of animal waste from food production and of municipal waste from urbanization. The conversion of organic waste into biogas reduces production of greenhouse gases, as efficient combustion replaces methane with carbon dioxide. Given that methane is nearly 21 times more effective in trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, biogas combustion results in a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, biogas production on farms can reduce the odours, insects, and pathogens associated with traditional manure stockpiles.

Platinum Electric is a leader in the construction of Biogas Plants in the Fraser Valley and an advocate for all renewable energy solutions.