To deliver on its commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) has installed two CarbinX carbon capture systems at its headquarters in Wall, New Jersey.
Developed by CleanO2, each CarbinX unit connects to NJNG's HVAC system and captures carbon emissions from the building that would otherwise be emitted as flue exhaust. The technology then converts the carbon emissions into a nontoxic solid known as pearl ash. Pearl ash can be repurposed for various applications, including commercial products such as soaps, detergents, and building materials.
The units - about the size of two residential refrigerators - also improve the facility's water heater efficiency by converting waste heat to heated water, thereby decreasing water heater usage, reducing emissions, and lowering energy costs.
“Distributed carbon capture is about more than just reducing emissions; it is also about maximizing the efficiency of the energy we use,” said Patrick Migliaccio, SVP and COO of NJNG. “As a flue gas economizer, these carbon-capture units can help businesses use less energy and take advantage of benefits offered under the state’s energy-efficiency programs. The installation of units like these is another way for businesses to help lower their carbon footprint."
Through this installation, NJNG is also engaging with third-party companies to perform monitoring, data collection, and an in-depth evaluation to better understand the systems' real-world benefits. This information will allow NJNG to better inform customers and policymakers about the technology's potential to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.
“We are excited to expand CarbinX into New Jersey with New Jersey Natural Gas,” said Jaeson Cardiff, Founder and CEO of CleanO2. “Our technology provides commercial businesses a practical approach to building decarbonization in a way that does not require major alterations to how they use energy. We are hopeful this installation at NJNG will be significant proof of concept for our units."
