Vision RNG (VRNG), a leader in renewable natural gas (RNG) production, has closed on an aggregate $207 million in project financing with HASI, a leading investor in climate solutions, according to a news release.
The financing package includes both a $130 million construction facility and a $77 million investment tax credit (ITC) bridge loan, underscoring HASI’s structuring capabilities as a preeminent investor in energy transition assets. The funds will be used to develop facilities to convert landfill gas into renewable natural gas (RNG) at the Ohio landfills of sustainable waste and recycling service provider WIN Waste Innovations.
“Our partnership with HASI is a major milestone for Vision RNG,” said Kevin Johnson, Chief Financial Officer at Vision RNG. “This funding enables us to continue moving forward with our ambitious plans to produce more renewable natural gas, ultimately reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.”
With an initial output expected to exceed 2 million MMBtus of RNG annually, the Projects aim to double this production within 11 years, positioning them among the largest RNG developments in the country. The anticipated annual reduction of approximately 120,000 tons of fossil-based carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions underscores the environmental impact of this financing and the projects it will support.
The RNG produced will provide a cleaner alternative for end users seeking to lower their carbon footprints. The projected emissions reductions from these initiatives equate to the estimated CO2 emissions produced by over 12 million gallons of gasoline or 250,000 barrels of oil each year.
Additionally, the projects will stimulate the local economy by creating numerous jobs to support the construction and operation of the Projects, demonstrating the broader economic benefits of this significant investment.
In a separate news release, Vision RNG said it sold $11.6m in investment tax credits generated from its Eagle Ridge project at the Meridian Waste Eagle Ridge Landfill in Bowling Green, MO.
