Lawmakers Honored for Renewable Fuel Advocacy
The Transport Project recognized three U.S. legislators for their work on renewable natural gas incentives.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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The Transport Project honored Senator Thom Tillis, Representative Randy Feenstra, and Representative Linda Sanchez during its annual Fly-In and Public Policy Days in Washington. The awards recognized their efforts in advancing renewable natural gas (RNG) transportation incentives.
Why it matters
Legislators support these incentives to encourage commercial fleets to adopt renewable natural gas and facilitate long-term investment in sustainable fuel sources.
The RNG Incentive Act proposes a $1-per-gallon tax credit for renewable natural gas used as motor fuel. This fuel can be derived from various sources including landfills, food waste, wastewater plants, and agricultural waste.
The players
Thom Tillis
He is a United States Senator who received an award for his work supporting renewable natural gas transportation incentives.
Randy Feenstra
He is a U.S. Representative who supported the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit and was honored for his legislative work.
Linda Sanchez
She is a U.S. Representative who was honored by The Transport Project for her role in advancing renewable fuel policy.
The Transport Project
This organization represents the renewable natural gas industry and hosts annual policy days to advocate for sustainable transportation fuel legislation.
The details
Representative Randy Feenstra was recognized for his support of the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, which was extended by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. These measures aim to integrate renewable gas into the transportation sector's energy portfolio.
Timeline
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025.
The Transport Project hosted its annual Fly-In and Public Policy Days in September 2026.
Roadmap
The focus on renewable natural gas highlights a broader industry shift toward diversified low-carbon fuel solutions in heavy-duty transportation. By incentivizing RNG, lawmakers are positioning these fuels as a bridge alongside electrification in the national decarbonization strategy.
The proposed tax credits aim to lower the operational costs for fleets, which may eventually lead to more affordable logistics and goods transportation for the public. Drivers may see an increase in the availability of natural gas fueling infrastructure as these policies encourage private investment.
The takeaway
Advocating for diverse fuel sources like RNG helps create a more resilient energy landscape for the American transportation sector. Implementing targeted tax credits serves as a primary lever for lawmakers to accelerate the adoption of sustainable technologies.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest developments in alternative fuel policy in the Electric Vehicles section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Truck News.
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