Focused on environmental integrity:
3Degrees is supporting the development of the Green-e® Renewable Fuels Standard and is a member of the associated Working Group convened by Center for Resource Solutions (CRS).
Renewable Natural Gas Certificates
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Meet Scope 1 emission reduction goals with Renewable Natural Gas Certificates
With more organizations committing to long-term GHG reduction goals, efforts to address all sources of emissions are ramping up. While electrification, energy efficiency, and carbon offsets have been the primary options available to address Scope 1 emissions from natural gas, there is a growing demand for a new tool: renewable natural gas (RNG).
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RNG Certificates allow entities to purchase RNG and claim the environmental benefit of substituting RNG for conventional natural gas, therefore eliminating their Scope 1 carbon emissions.
RNG BENEFITS
- Directly eliminates natural gas Scope 1 carbon emissions to meet long-term science-based targets or net zero climate commitments.
- Streamlined attribute purchase without changing current natural gas supply, through RNG Certificates and one nationwide interconnected pipeline network.
- Lucrative Renewable Fuel Standard and Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits can be generated when gas is used as transportation fuel.
The 3Degrees Difference
Customized solutions:
We work with our clients to understand their needs and create tailored RNG solutions that balance cost, technology, geography, and co-benefit preferences.
Strategic partner:
Our team has deep expertise in market insight, analysis, and regulatory affairs that helps customers navigate the new and evolving landscape of RNG and RNG certificates.
Cross-sector program expertise:
We have extensive experience building successful utility & voluntary corporate RNG programs. Learn more about our Utility RNG Program Services.
HOW WE HELP
3Degrees works closely with organizations to develop a best-fit Scope 1 and RNG strategy and sell supply from biogas facilities in our portfolio – weighing important factors such as price, geography, and co-benefits.
Our Approach
1. DEVELOP SCOPE 1 EMISSIONS STRATEGY
We review emissions from natural gas use, long-term sustainability commitments to reduce Scope 1 emissions, and opportunities to integrate RNG with efficiency, electrification, offsets and other mitigation options.
2. DETERMINE AVAILABLE SUPPLY AND PURCHASE STRUCTURE
We weigh the options available to RNG purchasers, including geography, feedstock and associated co-benefits, price, generation period and term. 3Degrees helps navigate these options and develop a solution that balances impact with financial requirements.
3. ASSURANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY
All RNG projects are put through due diligence to ensure they are credible and impactful and meet the emerging standards of the market. We manage project verification and tracking system registration, and guarantee that proper contractual attestations are in place to ensure claims are real and not double counted.
4. TRANSACT
3Degrees sells high quality RNG certificates that can help meet your organization’s short and long-term GHG reduction goals.
RNG Partnerships & Associations
By the Numbers:
Executed short- and long-term RNG sales of over 4,000,000 MMBtu for both corporate and utility buyers
Managed verification and issuance of environmental attributes from over 50 methane capture projects since 2005