Biogas Solutions for America s Dairy Industry

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1 Congressional Biomass Caucus Briefing: Biogas Biogas Solutions for America s Dairy Industry Homeland Biogas Energy American Biogas Council May 16, 2012

Promoting the Advancement of Anaerobic Digestion Technologies American

2 Promoting the Advancement of Anaerobic Digestion Technologies American Biogas Council: The Voice of the US Biogas Industry The only U.S. organization representing the biogas and anaerobic digestion industry Organizations from the U.S., Germany, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Belgium and the UK All Industry Sectors Represented: Landowners Fuel refiners Manufacturers Project developers Biogas users Plant owners Financiers EPC firms

3 POLICY GOALS Reauthorization and mandatory funding of Farm Bill Energy Title Extending Section 45 Tax Credits for biogas from all sources, and extending ability to elect Section 48 Tax Credit Parity for Biogas in all federal policy, including dedicated Section 48 for biogas facilities, equal treatment in the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Clean Energy Standard, and recognition of all GHG reductions Policies that promote distributed generation 3

4 Anaerobic Digestion Defined A naturally occurring biological process in which organic material is broken down by bacteria in a lowoxygen environment resulting in the generation of methane gas and carbon dioxide as its two primary products. 4

5 Anaerobic Digestion On Site Energy Use Feedstock Conversion Uses Organic Waste Various Feedstocks Energy Crop, Manure, Food Waste, Waste Water Sludge Digesters Various Technologies Batch, Continuous, Completemix, Plug- flow, Covered Lagoon Manure & Odor Management On-Site Electricity Farm or waste-water plant equipment, Digester Operation 30,000 MMBtu /yr. Average Unconditioned Gas a.k.a Biogas On-Site Heat Farm or waste-water plant equipment, Digester Operation By-Products Fertilizer for Irrigation, Water Management & Reuse 5

Anaerobic Digestion Off Site Energy Use Animal Waste Cows, Hogs and CAFO s Gas Conditioning System Electricity Generation RNG Injection into the Gas Pipeline

Tipping Fees Biogas Direct Thermal Use GHG Offsets 2 3 CNG/LNG Fuel Companies Off-take Contracts Self-Run CNG Fueling Station(s) RIN Sales to RFS2 Obligors RIN Sales

6 Anaerobic Digestion Off Site Energy Use Animal Waste Cows, Hogs and CAFO s Gas Conditioning System Electricity Generation RNG Injection into the Gas Pipeline Distributed & Grid Electricity 1 Renewable Energy Credits Utility & End-Use Gas Off-take Contracts Substrate Ag and Food Waste Substrate Transportation & Potential Tipping Fees Biogas Direct Thermal Use GHG Offsets 2 3 CNG/LNG Fuel Companies Off-take Contracts Self-Run CNG Fueling Station(s) RIN Sales to RFS2 Obligors RIN Sales to RFS2 Obligors Complete Mix Digester Separator Non-digestible By-products Solids Bedding, Soil Amendment, Biomass Fuel Liquids Fertilizer for Irrigation, Water Management & Reuse 6

Reduces Odors Pathogen Reduc on Increases CropYield PM2.

7 Agricultural, Environmental And Social Benefits Farmer Support Environmental Sustainability Human Health Increasesand DiversifiesFarm Revenue Reduces FeedCosts Reduces Odors Pathogen Reduc on Increases CropYield PM2.5 Reduc on Conserves ArableLand GHG/VOC Reduc on ReplacesDeple ng PreciousMinerals FostersWater Conserva onbest Prac ces 7

Additional Benefits Detail Farmer Support Environmental Sustainability Human Health Farmer Support Resource Preservation Water Conservation Emissions Reduction Human Health Increased and Diversified

8 Additional Benefits Detail Farmer Support Environmental Sustainability Human Health Farmer Support Resource Preservation Water Conservation Emissions Reduction Human Health Increased and Diversified Revenue to Farmers Provides cost-reduction and revenue diversification to farmers through sharing agreements Reduces Feed Costs Manure-based models do not rely on energy crops which divert supply and increase costs of animal feed Increases Crop Yield AD by-products used as fertilizer reduce of weed seed and create higher ammonia-based fertilizer than manure spreading Replaces Depleting Precious Minerals AD by-products used as fertilizer replaces alternative precious minerals, particularly phosphorus, used in the production of chemical fertilizers Conserves Arable Land Use of Manure versus energy crops in bio-energy production saves precious land resources. Mitigates Water Pollution from Poor Manure Management Practices Reduces groundwater pollution caused by poor management of animal waste and potential nutrient imbalances, currently the largest single water pollutant in the country. Increases the use of recycled water Current manure management processes typically lack systems for the beneficial reuse of water used in flushing. VOC Reduction AD reduces VOCs otherwise emitted by cows and manure by more completely transforming them into methane. PM 2.5 Reduction AD reduces ammonia in the atmosphere which a precursor to the production of particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) a quickly growing health concern Reduces Odors Closed systems reduce the significant odors of animal waste Pathogen Reduction AD kills almost all pathogens that would otherwise threaten to enter into the groundwater and expose humans to significant health risks. 8

9 CONTACT INFORMATION Patrick Serfass Edward Niblock Executive Director Dir. Govt. Affairs/General Counsel American Biogas Council Homeland Biogas Energy Suite 600 One Summit Square 1211 Connecticut Ave NW 1717 Langhorne Newtown Road Washington, DC Langhorne, PA

Biogas Policy Recommendations

Biogas Policy Recommendations Jennifer Green November 27, 2013 at Queen s Park, Ontario Overview Introduction to Biogas Association FIT Program Feedstock Supply Innovation RNG and Transportation Summary