UGI Energy Services (UGIES), a subsidiary of UGI Corporation, has partnered with the City of Philadelphia to supply renewable natural gas (RNG) for the city’s compressed natural gas (CNG) trash compactors. The agreement will provide biogas sourced from Pennsylvania and other regional landfills, helping reduce landfill flaring and supporting the regional RNG market.

This marks the first time Philadelphia is applying RNG environmental attributes to its CNG fleet. The renewable fuel will be used in 35 CNG-powered trash compactors operating across city neighborhoods. By creating new demand for methane generated at landfill sites, the project allows more landfill gas to be captured and injected into the natural gas distribution system instead of being flared.

“We are pleased to partner with the City in this important program,” said Joe Hartz, president of UGI Energy Services. “We source biogas from a portfolio of landfill projects to ensure supply and prioritize production from Pennsylvania landfills for customers in the Commonwealth.”

Supporting Local Sustainability Goals

City officials said the partnership aligns with Philadelphia’s efforts to reduce emissions from municipal operations and transition to lower-carbon fuels.

“The City’s partnership with UGI Energy Services is an important step toward advancing our vision of a cleaner municipal fleet,” said Liz Lankenau, director of the Office of Sustainability. “UGI Energy Services will prioritize capturing and reusing gas from local landfills to power our trash compactors, supporting the regional market for alternatives like renewable natural gas.”

“By transitioning our fleet to renewable natural gas, we’re investing in smarter energy and a more sustainable future,” added Joseph Rosati, commissioner of the Department of Fleet Services. “This initiative demonstrates our ongoing commitment to a cleaner municipal fleet and responsible city leadership.”