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Renewable Energy Procurement
Renewable Energy Procurement

What is Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), as it’s called in the United States, or Biomethane, as it’s called in Europe? Our infographic explains how it is generated, what it is, and more.

Download now to get familiar with the basics behind this alternative, climate-friendly solution to natural gas. 

What is RNG?BIOGAS Biogas is methane generated from: Decomposition of wet organic waste. Anaerobic digesters at: Food processing plants Livestock facilities Wastewater treatment plants Gas collection systems at landfills RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS Renewable natural gas (RNG) is cleaned or “upgraded” biogas that has been injected into the national pipeline system. RNG is a climate-friendly alternative to fossil/geologic natural gas. Synonyms: biomethane, high BTU biogas RENEWABLE THERMAL CERTIFICATES (RTCs) RTCs are the environmental attributes associated with RNG. Synonyms: Thermal RECs, Green Gas Certificates, Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGO), RNG Certificates

What is Biomethane?BIOGAS Biogas is methane generated from: Decomposition of wet organic waste. Anaerobic digesters at: Food processing plants Farms (using crop and/or manure) Wastewater treatment plants Gas collection systems at landfills BIOMETHANE Biomethane is cleaned or “upgraded” biogas, it is a climate-friendly alternative to fossil/geologic natural gas. Synonyms: Renewable natural Gas (RNG), high BTU biogas BIOMETHANE CERTIFICATES Biomethane Certificates are the environmental attributes associated with Biomethane. Synonyms: Thermal RECs, Biomethan Certificates, Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGO), Renewable Thermal Certificates (RTCs), RNG Certificates