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DANA POINT, CA — The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), in association with Guidehouse, proudly announces the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry's remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy.
Key highlights from the report include:
- 55,664 Jobs Supported: The RNG industry directly and indirectly sustained over 55,000 jobs in 2024, creating meaningful employment opportunities in diverse communities nationwide.
- $7.2 Billion in GDP Contributions: RNG facilities and operations generated $7.2 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reinforcing the industry’s role in advancing sustainable economic growth.
- $13.8 Billion in Economic Output: From facility construction to ongoing operations, RNG projects contributed nearly $14 billion in total economic activity, benefiting supply chains and local economies alike.
- Rapid Facility Growth: As of 2024, more than 400 RNG facilities were operational, with an additional 130 under construction and 233 planned. Together, these planned projects represent a 60% potential increase in production capacity.
- Middle-Income Job Accessibility: Approximately 75% of RNG industry jobs are accessible to individuals without a college degree, with an average annual wage of $66,890.
The 2024 Economic Impact Analysis, prepared by Guidehouse, highlights the broad benefits of RNG across the energy, environmental, and economic sectors. Released in conjunction with RNG Coalition's annual RNG CONFERENCE event in Dana Point, California, the report reinforces RNG’s potential to scale up as a clean, flexible energy source that supports the nation’s alternative energy ambitions while generating tangible value for households, businesses, and municipalities.
The future of RNG is bright, including as the industry makes progress towards achieving RNG Coalition’s Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART). With the right policy support and diversified market demand, the RNG industry will continue to develop facilities that represent a truly sustainable waste management, environmental and economic solution.
For more information or to download the full report, visit RNG Coalition's website.
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Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas is the non-profit trade association providing leadership, public policy advocacy and education for the sustainable development, deployment, and utilization of renewable natural gas, so that present and future generations have access to domestic, renewable, clean fuel, energy and products. Membership is comprised of 400+ companies committed to supporting RNG Coalition’s mission and Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART).
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