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AgSTAR: Biogas Recovery in the Agriculture Sector

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    • Practices to Reduce Methane Emissions from Livestock Manure Management
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  • Project Development Handbook & Operator Guidebook

    View the Project Development Handbook and the AD/Biogas System Operator Guidebook for guidance and information about developing, operating, and maintaining AD/biogas systems.

  • Biogas Toolkit

    Visit the new centralized knowledge hub for biogas project stakeholders.

  • Livestock AD Database

    Check out the latest version of the Livestock Anaerobic Digester Database (June 2024).

EPA, USDA, and AgSTAR

AgSTAR is a collaborative program sponsored by EPA and USDA that promotes the use of biogas recovery systems to reduce methane emissions from livestock waste. Learn more about AgSTAR.

Basics

Learn

  • What is Biogas Recovery?
  • How Does Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Work?
  • Benefits of AD
  • Practices to Reduce Methane Emissions from Livestock Manure Management
  • Training Resources
  • AgSTAR Focus Newsletter
  • Frequently Asked Questions
Financing

Plan

  • 10 Keys to Digester Success
  • Risk Analysis and Technical Review Checklist
  • Is AD Right For You?
  • Project Planning and Financing
  • Vendor Directory
Benefits and Opportunities

Projects & Opportunities

  • Livestock Anaerobic Digester Database
  • Data and Trends
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  • RNG from Agricultural Resources
  • Anaerobic Digestion on Swine Farms
  • Anaerobic Digestion on Dairy Farms
  • Anaerobic Digestion on Poultry Farms

AgSTAR Key Resources

  • How Does AD Work?
  • What is Biogas Recovery?
  • Anaerobic Digester Database
  • Biogas Toolkit
  • Project Development Handbook
  • AD/Biogas System Operator Guidebook
  • Anaerobic Digestion Screening Tool

Anaerobic Digester Projects in the U.S.

AgSTAR Homepage Map
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Success Stories

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Contact Us About the AgSTAR Program to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on December 9, 2024
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