July 13, 2025. RNG Coalition’s Sr. Director of Federal Government Affairs, Geoff Dietz, released the following statement today in response to the passage of the federal budget reconciliation package by a 218-214 final vote:
“The newly-passed One Big Beautiful Big Act contains key provisions that are vital to the sustained growth of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States.
In particular, we welcome Congressional support for the extension of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The credit will play a critical role in directing investment toward low-carbon fuels, based on lifecycle emissions performance.
We look forward to working with the Department of Treasury on the implementation of several key Section 45Z provisions and would strongly encourage the agency to initiate that process soon. Clear, pragmatic, and expedient regulation will be critical to ensure that Section 45Z reflects the Congressional intent to accelerate sustainable development, deployment, and utilization of renewable gas. RNG is a vital tool to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, bolster energy security, reliability and affordability, and provide key benefits to diverse American communities — from farm communities in South Dakota to Staten Island in New York City where the first RNG project was sited over forty years ago.”