Decarbonization Avenue : Renewable Natural Gas

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Mandates to promote the use of RNG

Increasing concerns over the harmful effects of fossil fuels have led industries to shift to sustainable fuels like CNG and natural gas. While these fuels are less polluting compared to petrol and diesel, their long term use can have a negative impact on the environment as well as resources. Thus, RNG, an upgraded version of biogas, makes a viable, carbon neutral fuel opportunity for various industrial sectors. 

In order to promote the use of a sustainable product, policies play a major role. Policies provide guidance, consistency, accountability, efficiency, and clarity on how the sustainability ecosystem operates. They bring together the major stakeholders of the sector to collaborate, understand end use challenges and develop innovative solutions for enhancing market adoption.

Relevant for

  • Public relations professional
  • Business/management consultant
  • Marketing & sales management professional
  • Advertising & communications professional
  • Digital media marketing professional

Innovation sector

  • Policy-making

Web Resources

Natural Gas Innovation Act

01-03-2020

Source: CentrePoint Energy

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Industry


Iowa bills encourage digesters at large-scale animal confinements

01-05-2021

Source: AgriReNew, Iowa Legislature

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Industry


Colorado Lawmakers Eye Renewable Natural Gas Mandate

01-01-2021

Source: Xcel Energy

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Industry


Oregon regulators adopt rules to allow renewable gas purchase, investment

01-07-2020

Source: Oregon Public Utility Commission

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Industry


Renewable natural gas mandate creates government interference in the free market

01-09-2020

Source: Domestic Energy Producers Alliance, Environmental Protection Agency

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Industry


California Public Utilities Commission Approve Renewable Natural Gas Tariff

01-12-2020

Source: California Public Utilities Commission

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Domain

Sustainability policies & frameworks

Type of innovation

Policy

Stakeholders

Government

NGO

Industry

Food & beverages