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ENABLING POLICY SUPPORT
WITH GROUNDBREAKING RNG BILL
Oregon law (SB 98) first-of-its-kind legislation that supports gas utilities purchasing renewable natural gas
(RNG). Passed in 2019 and rulemaking completed in July 2020
Creates another path for RNG to become an increasing part of the Oregon's energy supply, one of the
most effective ways to reduce emissions
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Allows natural gas utilities to acquire RNG and hydrogen
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Sets voluntary RNG portfolio targets for Oregon's natural gas utilities.
Allows up to 5% of a utility's annual revenue requirement to be used to cover the incremental cost of RNG
Allows for investments related to RNG infrastructure, including production facilities, cleaning and
conditioning equipment, and pipeline interconnections
Potential revenue source for communities to turn their waste into energy
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Oregon Senate Bill 98
supports RNG targets: 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
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