Ethanol Industry Counters EPA “Zero Evidence” Claim
The Environmental Protection Agency says small refinery waivers have no impact on ethanol producers. EPA this week claimed, “there is zero evidence” the waivers have a negative impact on domestic ethanol producers. However, the biofuels industry disagrees. POET, the...
The science of manure: Trials show hope for handling least favorite byproduct
Washington’s besieged dairies are testing several promising systems for recycling cow manure, turning it into fertilizer and clean water. To do that, engineers are using processes that range from oversize bins of worms to cutting-edge technologies to reduce and reuse...
Dairy farm to help supply Middlebury College with renewable energy
A local dairy farm will help supply Middlebury College with energy for heating and cooling its campus. Representatives from the college, ABC members Vanguard Renewables and Vermont Gas, and Vermont state officials gathered Aug. 20 at the Goodrich Family Farm in...
Five upgrades to transform any gas engine
Despite the recent increase in biomethane facilities, most of the biogas produced from AD is used to generate electricity and heat, making the combined heat and power (CHP) engines that convert biogas into usable energy a vital piece of equipment. But with many of...
Federal bill aims to extend renewable energy tax credits for biogas and WTE
Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y. and Scott Peters, D-Calif. have introduced the Renewable Electricity Tax Credit Equalization Act (H.R. 4186), which would extend and modify tax credits for qualifying renewable energy technologies — including biomass, WTE, hydropower,...
Questions Surface About USDA Sec. Perdue’s Role in EPA Granting 31 RFS Waivers
It's back to the drawing board, again, regarding RFS waivers for small refineries as President Donald Trump has again heard the loud complaints from agricultural and biofuel stakeholders regarding the recent EPA announcement, approved by the president, to grant 31...
NYC Department of Environmental Protection and Waste Management Advance City’s Sustainability Plan with Biogas
Manhattan College has connected undergraduate and graduate students with ABC members New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection and Waste Management to advance the OneNYC Plan, New York City’s plan to become the most resilient, equitable and sustainable...
Milestones Reached as Vermont Gas, Vanguard Renewables Break Ground on Biogas-RNG Project
For many who attended the groundbreaking for the new dairy digester at Vermont's Goodrich Farm, the sense of true celebration was palpable. That's because just the act of pulling this dairy manure and food scrap to biogas and RNG project together reached a number of...
New Digester Operator Training Announced for This October 1-3 in Boston, MA
On October 1 -3, join us in North Andover for ABC's Boston Digester Operator Training. This limited seating intensive class is designed for digester operators, operations managers and owners, although all are welcome. Each day includes both classroom training and site...