Minneapolis Biogas + Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Counsel
Legal Guidance for Biogas + RNG Projects
Biogas and RNG projects present an exciting opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, divert waste, and unlock new revenue through clean fuel and environmental credit markets. But successfully developing and financing these projects requires more than just technical know-how—it demands experienced legal guidance tailored to this complex ecosystem.
At Avisen Legal, we’ve been at the forefront of RNG and bioenergy project development for decades. We help clients navigate every step of the process, from permitting and project structuring to tax credits, RINs, LCFS, and voluntary market monetization. Our team understands the unique operational, contractual, and regulatory challenges that come with waste-to-energy projects—and we know how to help you manage risk, meet compliance, and maximize value.
Whether you’re a dairy exploring a digester project, an investor evaluating a renewable fuel platform, or a developer scaling a national RNG portfolio, we provide practical, business-aligned legal support every step of the way.
At a Glance
- We help developers, investors, landowners, dairies, and innovators bring biogas and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects to life.
- Our legal services span the entire lifecycle of RNG and anaerobic digestion projects—from site selection, permitting, and finance structuring to feedstock contracting, interconnection, and credit monetization.
- With more than 25 years of experience across renewable energy, clean fuels, and emerging climate tech, our attorneys bring both business insight and legal clarity to this rapidly evolving sector.
- We are active members of the American Biogas Council, providing our clients with valuable industry insights, policy updates, and national networking opportunities.
- Our attorneys advise on complex financing structures and credit markets, including RINs, LCFS, eRINs, and IRA tax credit monetization—helping clients maximize the economic impact of their projects.
- We support clients at the intersection of agriculture and clean energy, including dairies, food processors, and waste-to-energy innovators pursuing high-impact climate solutions.
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Why Clients Choose Us
Deep Sector Experience
We’ve been working on bioenergy and RNG projects for over 25 years—long before these markets became mainstream. Our clients benefit from our deep bench of legal and business experience across biogas, clean fuels, and agricultural energy systems.
Industry-Informed Legal Insight
We don’t just know the law—we know the market. Our attorneys are active in the American Biogas Council, speak regularly at industry conferences, and maintain strong relationships across the technical, regulatory, and investment communities.
Practical, Business-Aligned Counsel
We understand that legal strategy must support business outcomes. Our team takes a collaborative approach, working with technical, operational, and financial stakeholders to craft legal solutions that advance your goals.
Entrepreneurial, Full-Lifecycle Support
From first-time developers to multistate RNG platforms, we support clients from concept through operation, helping manage risk, close deals, and scale strategically. We’re often called on to serve as outside general counsel, offering day-to-day legal insight grounded in industry experience.
Who We Help
We provide legal counsel to a wide range of clients working in the biogas and RNG space, including:
- Biogas and RNG developers
- Dairies and agricultural producers
- Food and beverage companies
- Manure and organic waste aggregators
- Technology providers
- EPC contractors and equipment vendors
- Infrastructure funds and private equity investors
- Municipalities and utilities
- Strategic buyers and RNG offtakers
- Public sector entities and nonprofits
What We Can Help You Do
We support clients with the full range of legal needs required to launch, operate, and scale biogas and RNG projects:
- Form joint ventures and development entities
- Negotiate feedstock and manure supply agreements
- Draft and negotiate EPC and equipment contracts
- Advise on gas upgrading, injection, and interconnection issues
- Structure offtake agreements and environmental attribute sales (RINs, LCFS, eRINs, voluntary credits)
- Navigate state and federal permitting and regulatory compliance
- Support project financing and tax credit qualification (e.g., 45Z, 48, 48(e), 6417)
- Provide ongoing legal counsel for operations, expansion, and M&A
- Support carbon capture and co-product integration (e.g., SAF, methanol, ammonia)
- Represent clients in RNG project acquisitions and sales
Let’s Talk
RNG and biogas projects are shaping the future of waste management and clean energy. Whether you’re launching your first digester or scaling a national RNG platform, Avisen Legal can help you succeed with confidence.
Let’s talk about how our legal team can support your biogas and RNG goals.
FAQs About Minneapolis Biogas + Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Counsel
What’s the difference between biogas and RNG?
Biogas is produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste and typically contains methane and carbon dioxide. RNG is biogas that’s been upgraded to pipeline-quality methane and can be used as a direct substitute for fossil natural gas in vehicles, homes, and industrial applications.
Can RNG projects qualify for federal tax credits?
Yes. RNG projects may qualify for several incentives, including Section 45Z (Clean Fuel Production Credit), Section 48 (Investment Tax Credit), and direct pay provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act. We help clients determine eligibility, structure deals, and optimize value.
How do environmental credits like RINs and LCFS work?
RINs (Renewable Identification Numbers) and LCFS (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) credits are generated by producing and using qualified renewable fuels. We help clients monetize these credits through credit trading, offtake agreements, and program compliance.
Do you help with feedstock contracts and manure supply agreements?
Absolutely. We routinely negotiate long-term supply agreements with dairies, food processors, and municipalities, addressing everything from tipping fees to nutrient management and site control.
Can you support project acquisition or sale?
Yes. We represent both buyers and sellers in biogas and RNG project M&A, providing due diligence, contract review, and transaction structuring to support successful closings.
Do you work with public entities or cooperatives?
Yes. We’ve supported municipalities, cooperatives, and public agencies in launching waste-to-energy projects, securing funding, and navigating public procurement and compliance.
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