Bill > SB2922

This bill, known as the Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act, aims to expand the definition of permissible clean and renewable energy sources in Mississippi to include Advanced Natural Gas, which involves using natural gas with carbon capture technology or in high-efficiency combined heat and power systems, and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), defined as methane captured from organic waste like poultry litter, livestock manure, and landfills. The act emphasizes that natural gas is crucial for grid stability, especially alongside intermittent renewable sources like solar and wind, and seeks to empower agricultural producers, particularly poultry and livestock farmers, to convert waste into RNG, designating them as "Energy Harvest Partners." A key provision is the protection of ratepayers, ensuring that any clean energy investments remain the least-cost option and that utilities are not forced to retire reliable natural gas infrastructure if it leads to increased consumer rates or decreased grid reliability. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is authorized to assist farmers in developing RNG production.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2922.xml