August 27, 2020. Strengthening its commitment to bringing innovative renewable energy solutions to New Jersey’s clean energy future, New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) has become the first utility in New Jersey to join the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition).
NJNG identified the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) as an important resource to achieve its long-term emissions reduction goals, while continuing to deliver safe, reliable clean energy to its customers. Earlier this year, New Jersey Resources, the parent company of NJNG, announced its goal to reduce emissions from its New Jersey operations 50% by 2030.
“New Jersey Natural Gas has a long history of embracing innovation, and we look forward to building on our track record as the first New Jersey utility to join the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas” said Steve Westhoven, president and CEO of New Jersey Resources. “The development of pioneering fuel sources, like RNG, presents new clean energy opportunities to decarbonize the natural gas system relied on by millions of New Jersey families, sustainably grow our business and help achieve New Jersey’s emissions reduction goals.”
Founded in 2011, the RNG Coalition represents nearly 250 member companies and organizations, and advocates for the sustainable development, deployment and utilization of renewable natural gas as a clean, safe alternative energy source. By 2050, the RNG Coalition’s goal is to capture and control methane from more than 43,000 organic waste sites across North America.