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Enchanted Rock proposes modular natural‑gas generation for on‑site reliability; company says technology cuts emissions versus diesel backup

5670322 · August 20, 2025
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Enchanted Rock told the committee its modular natural‑gas reciprocating engines can provide rapid, ultra‑low‑emission on‑site power for data centers and critical facilities, replacing diesel backups and supporting grid reliability, and noted the technology complies with California emission standards.

Scott Lipton, director of energy policy for Enchanted Rock, briefed the committee on modular, ultra‑low‑emission natural‑gas generation as a market solution for fast, reliable on‑site power. Lipton said colocated gas generation can act as bridge power to bring large loads online faster than waiting for transmission or new utility generation, provide flexible capacity during grid constraints, and replace diesel backup generators commonly used by data…

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