Vanguard Renewables Announces Decision to Withdraw from Proposed Murray County Anaerobic Digestion Project

WESTON, Mass., Mar. 20, 2026 — Vanguard Renewables today announced it will no longer move forward with plans to develop an anaerobic digester project in Murray County, Georgia. The company remains focused on expanding its clean energy footprint across the state and is pursuing an alternative site that better supports the long-term needs of its customers, the surrounding community, and business needs.

Georgia generates an estimated 800,000 tons of food waste each year, representing approximately 12% of all the state’s total landfill material and the single largest solid waste category.[i] Working in close compliance with state environmental and permitting requirements, Vanguard Renewables offers a landfill diversion solution that supports Georgia’s farmers, strengthens local economies through job creation and tax revenue, and advances U.S. energy independence.

Vanguard Renewables remains committed to operating with transparency and environmental stewardship in Georgia. The company continues to collaborate closely with state and local partners to advance projects that support landfill diversion, domestic energy security, and the long-term viability of American farms.

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