Bill > HB121

This bill introduces a new section to Ohio's Revised Code that specifically addresses the legal classification of renewable natural gas producers. The bill defines "renewable natural gas" as methane gas derived from biological sources that has been processed to meet pipeline-quality fuel standards, and establishes that producers of such gas who do not have the on-site capability to directly inject their gas into natural gas transmission or distribution pipelines will not be considered public utilities. This classification is significant because public utility status comes with specific regulatory requirements and oversight, which could impact the operational and financial aspects of renewable natural gas production. By excluding certain producers from public utility designation, the bill may provide more flexibility and potentially reduce regulatory burdens for some renewable natural gas producers in Ohio, potentially encouraging further development of this type of alternative energy source.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb121