A Good Year For RNG
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), in association with Guidehouse, released the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis at its annual RNG conference in December. As of 2024, more than 400 RNG facilities were operational at landfills and anaerobic digestion plants, with an additional 130 under construction and 233 planned. “Together, these planned projects represent a 60% potential increase in production capacity,” notes the analysis. “From facility construction to ongoing operations, RNG projects contributed nearly $14 billion in total economic activity, benefiting supply chains and local economies alike. Further, RNG facilities and operations generated $7.2 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and directly and indirectly sustained over 55,000 jobs in 2024, creating meaningful employment opportunities in diverse communities nationwide.”