RNG Coalition

Renewable Energy Industry Associationrngcoalition.com

Company typePrivate
Founded2011
HeadquartersSacramento, United States
Headcount11–50
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

RNG Coalition firmographics

Firmographics

Name: RNG Coalition
Legal name: Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas, Inc.
Website: https://rngcoalition.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2011
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 11–50 employees
Ownership category
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RNG Coalition industry classification

Industry

Product category: Renewable Energy Industry Association
NAICS: Business Associations (813910)
SIC: Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry: RNG Offtake, Marketing & Environmental Attributes (RINs/LCFS/Guarantees of Origin) (EUAAAEAG)
akta.pro secondary industries: Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Program Development & Portfolio Management (EUAJAJAA), Green Gas / RNG Retail Programs & Claims Marketing (EUAAADAG)

Keywords

Renewable natural gas
Industry trade association
Policy advocacy services
Methane abatement
Clean energy advocacy

Where RNG Coalition is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Sacramento
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

RNG Coalition business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

Membership Dues: RNG Coalition generates revenue primarily through membership dues from its ~400 member companies across Leadership, Advanced, and General tiers. Members include Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, municipalities, ports, and non-profits across the RNG value chain.
Event Registration Fees: The organization charges registration fees for its portfolio of events including RNG CONFERENCE (December 7-10, 2026 in Dana Point, CA), RNG SUMMIT, RNG WORKS, RNG CONNECT regional events, and the SMART CUP Golf Tournament. Fees range from $1,500 (Member Early) to $4,950 (Non-Member Returning) for the annual conference, with golf registration at $350-$500.
SMART Endowment Donations: The SMART Endowment is RNG Coalition's endowment fund accepting tax-deductible charitable contributions to support the organization's ongoing operations and mission in perpetuity. Donor levels range from Legacy ($500,000+) to Champion ($100,000-$249,999) to Benefactor ($50,000-$99,999) and down to Donor ($5-$4,999).

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Member Early Registration - All Tiers
Subscription	Annual	Member Standard Registration - All Tiers
Subscription	Annual	Member Late Registration - All Tiers
Subscription	Annual	Non-Member 1st Year Only
Subscription	Annual	Non-Member Returning
Unit Pricing	Annual	RNG CONFERENCE Golf Classic
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Dolphin & Whale Watching Charter

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

RNG Coalition product offering

Product offering

Core offering

RNG Coalition is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that represents the North American renewable natural gas (RNG) industry through tiered membership programs, signature industry events (RNG CONFERENCE, RNG SUMMIT, RNG WORKS, RNG CONNECT, SMART CUP), policy advocacy on federal and state regulations (RFS, LCFS, Section 45Z tax credits), educational resources, and the SMART initiative targeting methane capture from 43,000+ organic waste sites by 2050. It serves nearly 400 member companies across the full RNG value chain including producers, developers, financiers, utilities, and fleet operators.

Product overview

RNG COALITION is a non-profit trade association (501(c)6) founded in 2011 that represents the North American RNG industry. Rather than offering a unified software product, the organization provides a portfolio of membership services including advocacy and policy leadership, industry events (RNG CONFERENCE, RNG CONNECT, RNG SUMMIT, RNG WORKS), educational resources (RNG Q&A, Webinar Series, Coalition Conversations Podcast), the SMART Endowment initiative for methane abatement, RNG facility data tracking, and Leadership Advisory Boards. The organization focuses on influencing public policy, providing industry education, and expanding market demand for renewable natural gas as a sustainable source for clean fuel, heat, power, products and services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

SMART Endowment: RNG Coalition's endowment fund supporting the Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline initiative and ensuring the financial stability and continuity of RNG Coalition's mission.
SMART Initiative
RNG CONFERENCE
RNG CONNECT

Products and services

RNG COALITION Membership Program Tiered membership program (Leadership, Advanced, General levels) providing access to industry leadership, policy advocacy, networking events, Leadership Advisory Boards (LABs), and member resources for RNG stakeholders including producers, developers, financiers, utilities, and technology providers.
RNG CONFERENCE The renewable gas industry's premier annual conference held in Dana Point, California, gathering RNG leaders to influence the future of energy, shape public policy, and expand market demand for RNG. Registration fees range from $1,500 (Member Early) to $4,950 (Non-Member Returning).
RNG CONNECT

Quantifiable outcome

500 operational RNG facilities in North America as of June 2025 (SMART 2025 benchmark achieved)
+4 more outcomes

Companies that use RNG Coalition

Customer profile

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

RNG Coalition technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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RNG Coalition partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)coreOthers · 27 March 2026RNG Coalition welcomed improved terms in the EPA's finalized Renewable Fuel Standard Set 2 rule (March 2026), which raised renewable volume obligation requirements for cellulosic biofuels above initial proposals. The Coalition actively engages with EPA on RFS policy, and has filed a lawsuit against EPA over cuts to cellulosic RVOs.
U.S. Department of the TreasurycoreOthers · 5 February 2026RNG Coalition expressed approval for Treasury's proposed regulations for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit. The Coalition highlighted the importance of regulatory clarity and flexibility to facilitate RNG industry growth and committed to continue engaging with Treasury on further updates. The 45Z credit could unlock hundreds of millions of dollars in private capital for RNG projects.
GuidehousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025RNG Coalition co-hosted the inaugural RNG Media Day on June 18, 2025 with Guidehouse (energy advisory firm) and Vanguard Renewables. Guidehouse provided key industry data including the $7 billion GDP impact figure from U.S. RNG. The event educated journalists on RNG fundamentals, the 500 facilities milestone, and policy considerations including RFS updates.
Vanguard RenewablescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2025RNG Coalition co-hosted RNG Media Day on June 18, 2025 with Guidehouse and Vanguard Renewables. Vanguard Renewables' VP Michael O'Laughlin presented on recent and future demand sources for RNG as told from a leading developer's perspective. Vanguard is also a Leadership member, SMART Endowment donor, and represented on the Coalition's Board of Directors by Founder John Hanselman.
Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP (SGR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a SMART Endowment donor contributing to RNG Coalition's endowment fund supporting long-term organizational sustainability.
OrenniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRNG Coalition Leadership member and Advanced member, providing energy market analytics and advisory services to the RNG industry.
EcoEngineersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRNG Coalition member and sponsor of RNG Conference. EcoEngineers provides sustainability consulting, LCA services, and renewable energy advisory. EcoEngineers CEO Shashi Menon praised the Coalition's annual conference.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

RNG Coalition competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

RNG Coalition financial estimates

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RNG Coalition leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

RNG Coalition funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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RNG Coalition M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about RNG Coalition

What does RNG Coalition do?

Is RNG Coalition a public or private company?

RNG Coalition is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was RNG Coalition founded?

RNG Coalition was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is RNG Coalition based?

RNG Coalition is headquartered in Sacramento, United States, in the North America region.

How does RNG Coalition make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are event Registration Fees and SMART Endowment Donations.

Does RNG Coalition have an API?

No public API is recorded for RNG Coalition.

What industry is RNG Coalition in?

RNG Coalition's product category is Renewable Energy Industry Association. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAAAEAG, RNG Offtake, Marketing & Environmental Attributes (RINs/LCFS/Guarantees of Origin), with a secondary code of EUAJAJAA, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Program Development & Portfolio Management. Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.