Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Identification Number Verification Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is seeking a qualified third-party consultant to ensure compliance and marketability of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) generated by their Bio-Energy facility. The facility produces renewable natural gas (rNG) from anaerobic digestion of wastewater sludge and has an estimated production capacity of approximately 12 MMBtu/hr. The consultant will develop and implement a RIN Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and perform ongoing verification services. • The Bio-Energy facility is located at the Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) in Accokeek, Maryland. • The facility supplies rNG for use as vehicle fuel by a local bus fleet and injects rNG into the natural gas distribution system operated by Washington Gas. • The produced fuel is expected to generate D3 (Cellulosic) RINs under EPA-approved pathways. • The consultant will be responsible for ensuring compliance and marketability of the RINs. • The consultant will develop and implement a RIN Quality Assurance Program (QAP). • The consultant will perform ongoing verification services.