CPUC conditionally approves renewable natural gas contract for Anaergia's SoCal Biomethane facility

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract. This contract is supported by Anaergia's SoCal Biomethane LLC facility, Anew Climate LLC, and Southwest Gas. This project marks the first to supply renewable natural gas (RNG) under California's Senate Bill (SB) 1440 Biomethane Procurement Program. The approval signifies a key regulatory milestone for the development and supply of RNG in California.

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regulator

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulates privately owned public utilities in the state, including electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, railroad, and passenger transportation companies. The CPUC's mission is to ensure safe, reliable utility service at reasonable rates, while protecting the environment and promoting energy efficiency.

Partner

Anew Climate

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Anew Climate manages one of North America's largest portfolios of environmental commodities, including carbon credits and renewable energy credits (RECs), having developed over 400 projects. The Houston-based firm specializes in developing, financing, and marketing environmental attributes across the U.S. and Canada for industrial, utility, and corporate clients.

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Anaergia

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Anaergia is a global leader in converting organic waste into renewable energy (biogas, RNG), fertilizer, and water. They develop, build, own, and operate facilities, and also provide proprietary technologies for anaerobic digestion and resource recovery, focusing on the circular economy.