Water & Wastes Digest

California Approves First SB 1440 Biomethane Project at Wastewater Facility

Anaergia’s SoCal Biomethane facility at Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority received conditional approval from the California Public Utilities Commission for a long‑term renewable natural gas (RNG) procurement agreement, marking the first SB 1440‑qualified RNG delivery in the state. The plant co‑digests municipal wastewater and up to 104,000 tons of organic waste each year, upgrading biogas into pipeline‑ready RNG. Partners Anew Climate LLC and Southwest Gas will purchase the RNG, supporting California’s SB 1383 waste‑diversion and SB 1440 decarbonization mandates. The project showcases wastewater infrastructure as a scalable source of clean energy.