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Supporting Anaerobic Digestion in Communities

EPA-OLEM-ORCR-20-02 - Closing Date: July 14, 2020

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications that will accelerate the development of new or enhance/increase existing anaerobic digestion capacity and infrastructure in the United States. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is the natural process in which microorganisms break down organic (plant and animal) materials. Food waste diverted from landfills and incinerators can be managed at AD facilities. The AD process generates renewable energy (biogas) and a product that can improve soil health (digestate).

Supporting Anaerobic Digestion in Communities (pdf) (733.57 KB)
Supporting Anaerobic Digestion in Communities: Questions and Answers (pdf) (293.2 KB, July 9th, 2020)

Supporting Anaerobic Digestion in Communities

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