Visalia, CA, April 28, 2025 – California Bioenergy LLC (“CalBio”) would like to extend congratulations to the dairy farmers whose digester projects were recently awarded funding through the 2024 Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP) and Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), a meaningful achievement to celebrate during the week of Earth Day. AMMP and DDRDP are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that invests billions from Cap-and-Trade dollars into reducing greenhouse gas emissions, boosting the economy, and enhancing public health and the environment—especially in disadvantaged communities. These grants, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), recognize the essential role of the dairy industry in addressing climate change, advancing renewable energy, and improving the quality of life in rural communities. Through hard work and collaboration with dairy partners, CalBio was able to secure three of the five DDRDP grants awarded for their upcoming dairy digester projects in Bakersfield, Gustine, and Modesto.
Grant funds provided by the DDRDP support the development and installation of dairy digesters on family farms across California. This year’s DDRDP awards demonstrate continued support for developers like CalBio to further pursue their mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating real benefits for their surrounding communities by enhancing local air and water quality.
These initiatives, in combination with AMMP, are projected to collectively reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 121,546 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents annually. This is equivalent to removing approximately 28,350 cars from the road.[1] Beyond environmental benefits, these projects generate clean American fuel and electricity while also creating core jobs that strengthen the economic foundation in rural communities.
“This year’s Earth Day is a great opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions being provided to developers and dairy farmers by the California Department of Food and Agriculture,” said André Brasil, Vice President, Business Development for CalBio. “With their ongoing support, CalBio looks forward to partnering with more family farms to further accelerate the industry’s goals as a positive solution for a cleaner Earth.”
CalBio is honored to work alongside such forward-thinking dairies and applauds their leadership in sustainable farming. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of innovation and sets a powerful example of how agriculture can lead the way in climate action and rural revitalization.
About CalBio
California Bioenergy is the leading developer, builder, operator, and largest US producer and marketer of renewable natural gas from dairy waste. CalBio’s dairy digester projects generate ultra clean and negative carbon intensity, renewable natural gas, vehicle fuel, and electricity. Founded in 2006, CalBio partners with dairy families and local, state, and federal agencies to operate projects that empower the industry to achieve methane reduction goals, protect local air and water quality, and create local jobs while also improving the sustainability and economics of its partner dairies. CalBio is currently operating or developing over 120 dairy digester projects in California and through its Midwest, Northwest, and Southwest affiliates. For more information, email us or visit our website at www.calbioenergy.com.
David De Groot, COO, ddegroot@calbioenergy.com
André Brasil, VP Business Development, abrasil@calbioenergy.com
Michael Kotyk, VP Commercial Development and Offtake, mkotyk@calbioenergy.com