Experts See Limited But Beneficial Role For RNG In State Climate Policies

Climate policy experts say renewable natural gas (RNG) could play a limited but beneficial role in helping states reduce their carbon footprints by converting methane from organic and other wastes into fuels for heavy-duty vehicles and industrial processes, but state and federal government programs and funding are critical for success. “Common benefits that can result from RNG projects include more sustainable waste management, reductions in methane emissions from organic waste, and the displacement of fossil fuels in downstream applications,” said...