Anaergia Secures First RNG Contract Under California’s SB 1440 Program
Event summary
- California Public Utilities Commission conditionally approved a long-term biomethane procurement contract for Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane facility under SB 1440.
- The facility, located at the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority, can process up to 104,000 tons of organic waste annually, reducing emissions by up to 31,710 MTCO2e per year.
- The project is the first to supply RNG under California’s SB 1440 Biomethane Procurement Program, positioning Anaergia at the forefront of the state’s decarbonization strategy.
- Anaergia’s facility co-digests organic waste and municipal wastewater to produce biogas, which is upgraded to RNG and injected into the gas pipeline.
The big picture
Anaergia’s conditional approval marks a significant milestone in California’s push to decarbonize its energy sector through renewable natural gas. The state’s SB 1440 program mandates a substantial increase in RNG procurement from organic waste, positioning Anaergia as a key player in this emerging market. The project not only reduces emissions but also leverages existing wastewater infrastructure, demonstrating a scalable model for other states to follow.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- How Anaergia will navigate the conditional approval requirements and ensure full compliance with SB 1440.
- Market Scaling
- The pace at which California scales RNG procurement to meet the 2035 target of 55 facilities equivalent to SoCal Biomethane.
- Economic Impact
- Whether the local economic benefits in Victorville, Apple Valley, and Hesperia will sustain long-term community support for similar projects.
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