| Web Sites and Webinars |
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 AgSTAR's Guide to Anaerobic Digesters (AgSTAR)
Provides basic information, including
frequent questions, fact sheets, and
digester evaluations. More >> |
 Webinar: Local Leaders Create Fuel Cell Success Stories - Spotlight on Gills Onions (Technology Transition Corporation)
TTC conducted a webinar featuring the anerobic digester, waste to energy system in place at Gills Onions. Watch the Webinar >> |
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| Reports |
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 Great Lakes Region Food Industry Biogas Casebook (Energy Center of Wisconsin)
This report reviews 12 anaerobic digestion facilities to provide a snapshot of how their systems are functioning and to give some background on how this process works. More >> |
 Waste to Wheels: a New Report on Turning Trash into Vehicle Fuel(Energy-Vision)
Every day U.S. households, institutions, factories, and farms discard vast quantities of garbage, lawn clippings, food processing leftovers, animal manures, and other organic materials, oblivious to their significant value as a source of renewable energy. Of particular importance, these wastes can be turned into vehicle fuel to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil, improve urban air quality, slow the pace of global warming, and boost the growth of “green” jobs. More >> |
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 2010 Market Opportunities for Biogas Recovery Systems at U.S. Livestock Facilities (AgSTAR)
This report assesses the market potential for biogas energy projects at swine and dairy farms in the United States. For the Top 10 swine and dairy states, the guide characterizes the sizes and types of operations where biogas projects are technically feasible, along with estimates of potential methane production, electricity generation (13 million MWh), and greenhouse gas emission reductions. Download >> |
 Wisconsin Biogas Strategic Plan (Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative)
Wisconsin can create wealth and jobs by building a
new energy economy. Now is the time to transition the
old energy economy, built on coal and petroleum, to
homegrown energy sources like biogas and biomass to
create power, heat and alternative fuels to drive a new
energy economy. This Wisconsin Biogas Strategic Plan
is a tool to allow business leaders and policymakers to
discuss how to make it happen. Download >> |
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 Biogas: Developing a Statewide Plan for Wisconsin's Opportunity Fuel
Wisconsin has nearly 13,000 licensed dairy herds in the state but only 22 dairy farms with operating methane digesters. This webinar (60mins) discusses strategies and potential goals for statewide biogas development and public policy programs to capitalize on biogas opportunities. More >> |
 A Biogas Road Map for Europe (European Biomass Association)
Europe’s dependence on fossil fuel imports should further
encourage the energy market and politicians to invest in a
renewable alternative and create market incentives for biogas.
Biogas is the versatile, sustainable energy carrier Europe is
looking for. Download >> |
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 "Biogas: Rethinking the Midwest's Potential" (Clean Wisconsin)
This report explores the broad topic of biogas and helps inform what role biogas can and should have in the energy landscape in the Midwest. Download >> |
 Opportunities for and Benefits of Combined Heat and Power at Wastewater Treatment Facilities (EPA)
This guide provides information for assessing the fit for combined heat and power (CHP) at wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) that have anaerobic digesters. It is intended to be used by CHP project developers, WWTF operators, and other parties who are interested in exploring the benefits of CHP for a WWTF. Download >> |
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 Growing Oregon’s Biogas Industry:
A Review of Oregon’s Biogas Potential and Benefits (The Climate Trust/Energy Trust of Oregon)
The Climate Trust wrote a white paper documenting the benefits, opportunities and barriers to developing a biogas industry in Oregon. Download >>
NEW: Download presentation on Oregon's Biogas Industry from the Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting,
May 25, 2011. Download >> |
 Co-Digestion Economic Analysis Tool (CoEAT) (EPA)
The Co-Digestion Economic Analysis Tool (CoEAT) assesses the initial economic feasibility of food waste co-digestion at wastewater treatment plants for the purpose of biogas production. More >> |
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 "Spotlight on Biogas" Report: Policies for utilization and deployment in the Midwest (Great Plains Institute)
This report is the first step in creating a framework to incentivize the development of biogas projects. It provides an overview of the current policy environment and a slate of policy options to grow the industry. Download >> |
 Anaerobic Digesters: Farm Opportunities and Pathways (The Minnesota Project)
The most relevant information to farmers interested in learning about
the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for pursuing an anaerobic digester on their farm Download >> |
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 Agricultural Biogas Casebook 2009 (Energy Center of Wisconsin)
The second edition of the Wisconsin Agricultural Biogas Casebook provides brief case studies of 21 farms with operating anaerobic digester systems in Wisconsin as of fall 2009. Download >> |
 Agricultural Biogas Casebook 2008 (Energy Center of Wisconsin)
This report gives a snapshot of the 17 operating anaerobic digester systems in Wisconsin as of June 2008. Download >> |
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| State Databases and Mapping Tools |
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 Cornell Dairy Environmental Systems Program Farm Map
A map designed to help disseminate cutting edge information on manure treatment and management technologies. More >> |
 DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. More >> |
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 Waste To Biogas Mapping Tool for Region 9 (EPA)
The Waste to Biogas Mapping Tool is an interactive map created to connect organic waste producers (e.g. grease rendering facilities or food processing facilities) and potential users (e.g. wastewater treatment facilities) for the purpose of biogas production through co-digestion. Region 9, the Pacific Southwest, serves Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, and Tribal Nations. More >> |
 Map of Operating U.S. Farm-based Anaerobic Digester Projects
As of November 2010, AgSTAR estimates that there are 160 anaerobic digester systems operating at commercial livestock farms in the United States. More >> |
