California Expands Definition of RNG
Under a bill passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the new definition of renewable natural gas includes energy that comes from additional forms of organic waste such as dead trees, agricultural waste and vegetation removed for wildfire mitigation.
AB 3163 will help California manage wildfires with reduced forest debris and will also lower greenhouse gas emissions.
“California took another step in the fight against climate change by joining leaders like Oregon who are turning their organic waste problem into an affordable and renewable energy solution,” said Southern California Gas Co. in statement. “Renewable natural gas can help reverse planet warming emissions.”
By Kallanish Energy