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Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1252| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the increased use of renewable natural gas (RNG) . Its primary goals are to reduce greenhouse gas and other harmful transportation-related emissions, improve air quality, and stimulate job creation and economic opportunity across the United States. The legislation introduces a new tax credit for RNG, providing a financial incentive for its adoption. Specifically, the bill establishes a renewable natural gas fuel credit of $1.00 per gallon, or gasoline gallon equivalent for non-liquid forms, of RNG. This credit applies to RNG sold or used as fuel in motor vehicles, motorboats, or aviation. To qualify, the RNG must be derived from biomass, produced by a registered person, and accompanied by a specific certification. The credit also extends to blended renewable natural gas under certain contractual and certification conditions. A significant provision makes this credit refundable , meaning taxpayers can receive direct payments for the credit amount from the Treasury. This ensures that the incentive benefits a wider range of producers and users. The credit and associated payments are set to terminate for any fuel sold or used after December 31, 2035 . Furthermore, the bill mandates that persons producing RNG must register with the Secretary of the Treasury. It also clarifies that the credit will not apply to RNG produced outside the United States for use outside the United States, and it integrates RNG into existing rules regarding double benefits and energy equivalency.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4568
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4389
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2596
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4568
    Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4389
    Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2596
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2596: Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025

Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1252| Senate 
| Updated: 4/2/2025
This bill, titled the "Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage the increased use of renewable natural gas (RNG) . Its primary goals are to reduce greenhouse gas and other harmful transportation-related emissions, improve air quality, and stimulate job creation and economic opportunity across the United States. The legislation introduces a new tax credit for RNG, providing a financial incentive for its adoption. Specifically, the bill establishes a renewable natural gas fuel credit of $1.00 per gallon, or gasoline gallon equivalent for non-liquid forms, of RNG. This credit applies to RNG sold or used as fuel in motor vehicles, motorboats, or aviation. To qualify, the RNG must be derived from biomass, produced by a registered person, and accompanied by a specific certification. The credit also extends to blended renewable natural gas under certain contractual and certification conditions. A significant provision makes this credit refundable , meaning taxpayers can receive direct payments for the credit amount from the Treasury. This ensures that the incentive benefits a wider range of producers and users. The credit and associated payments are set to terminate for any fuel sold or used after December 31, 2035 . Furthermore, the bill mandates that persons producing RNG must register with the Secretary of the Treasury. It also clarifies that the credit will not apply to RNG produced outside the United States for use outside the United States, and it integrates RNG into existing rules regarding double benefits and energy equivalency.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4568
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4389
Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024
Apr 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2596
Introduced in House
Apr 2, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 2, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4568
    Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4389
    Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2024


  • April 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2596
    Introduced in House


  • April 2, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 2, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Thomas Tillis

Thomas Tillis

Republican Senator

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2596: Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted