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Roeslein Renewables Achieves Significant Recognition in Renewable Energy

Roeslein Renewables, a frontrunner in the fields of alternative energy and conservation, has recently received the prestigious ISCC PLUS and ISCC EU certifications for its biomass feedstocks used in renewable natural gas (RNG) production. This certification is not just a formal acknowledgment; it marks a pioneering milestone as it is the first of its kind to include biomass-based crop residues like cover crops processed for clean-burning RNG.

Growing Demand for Renewable Energy

The global market is rapidly evolving, and the demand for sustainable energy sources is steadily increasing. This recognition of Roeslein Renewables positions the company advantageously as the market for U.S.-produced RNG expands within the burgeoning international renewable energy sector. With the certifications in place, new revenue avenues will be opened, benefiting not just the company, but also the surrounding rural and agricultural economies.

As Bryan Sievers, Director of Government Relations at Roeslein Renewables, pointed out, "With agricultural trade deficits likely to reach record highs in 2025, unlocking new export markets for U.S.-produced biofuels including renewable natural gas can be a critical part of the solution." This aligns perfectly with current government initiatives aimed at boosting American energy production.

Environmental and Economic Benefits

According to research, utilizing a distributed production and feedstock model, which incorporates agricultural residues and prairie reconstruction on marginal lands, could potentially yield up to 17% of the U.S. natural gas supply. The ISCC certification not only asserts Roeslein Renewables’ pivotal role in driving the agricultural-based renewable energy sector forward but also sets new benchmarks for sustainability in the industry.

Rudi Roeslein, the founder and executive chairman of the company, emphasizes that their central aim has always been to provide farmers with alternative land usage strategies, particularly for highly erodible acres, enhancing both ecological and economic returns. The project at Horizon II, located at the Sievers Family Farms in Iowa, highlights the sustainable financial viability of utilizing winter-hardy cover crops and perennial prairie biomass for renewable energy production.

This initiative is expected to address various ecological concerns, including increasing the diversity of plants vital for pollinators like the monarch butterfly and other birds, as well as mitigating soil erosion, nutrient runoff, and flooding by encouraging deeper water infiltration through prairie plant roots. Research from Iowa State University's STRIPS project supports this, showing that converting just 10% of a corn or soybean field into native prairie strips can substantially reduce soil and nutrient losses.

Supporting Rural Communities

The ISCC certification marks an important step towards Roeslein Renewables’ broader objective to restore 30 million acres of prairie land over the next 30 years. The company is also backed by the United States Department of Agriculture, which has played a vital role in supporting these efforts through its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Program. Roeslein Renewables spearheads an impressive five-year, $80 million pilot project across Iowa and Missouri, working alongside 14 public and private entities to create new markets benefiting corn, soybean, and livestock producers through renewable natural gas production.

Will Higgins, the Grant Director, recently stated, "With this certification, we can now access a global market for energy generated from biomass produced by Midwestern farmers through conservation practices. That's monumental..." His remarks encapsulate the ambition and potential within this growing renewable sector, focusing on both expansion and optimization of processes beyond the project's conclusion.

Conclusion

Through innovation and commitment to sustainability, Roeslein Renewables is not merely meeting the new trends in renewable energy; they are setting the pace. As they harness the potential of agricultural by-products and dedicate efforts to ecological restoration, they effectively demonstrate that ecological stewardship and financial viability can indeed coexist, paving the way for a greener future.

For further inquiries, Bryan Sievers can be contacted at [email protected]

About Roeslein Renewables

Roeslein Renewables is dedicated to transforming waste into valuable resources while promoting sustainable development within rural and agricultural landscapes. Their achievements in alternative energy underscore their leadership in the industry.

About ISCC

The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) plays a critical role in ensuring the sustainability, traceability, and deforestation-free nature of supply chains across various materials, including agricultural and forest biomass, thereby reinforcing ecological integrity and social responsibility.