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This program will provide a comprehensive treatment of practical and technical information for the capture and conversion of biogas (methane) into usable energy, with emphasis on the most appropriate applications for livestock, agricultural, food processing and industrial operations. The emphasis on renewable energy at the state and national levels, plus the incentives provided in the recent passage of the stimulus act and energy legislation, make methane and biogas development projects more feasible than in the past.

The conference will provide a "one-stop shop" so that Ag, livestock, industrial, and food processing support organizations can advise their members and constituents on how they can take advantage of these favorable market developments, and what's necessary to convert this promise into reality.

Who Should Attend

The conference program has been developed expressly with these resource providers in mind:

• Farm Bureau Associations
  
• Pork Producers Associations
  
• Dairy Associations
  
• Cattlemen and Livestock Associations
  
• Food Processing Associations
  
• Food Processors
  
• University Agricultural Extensions and biological systems engineering depts.
  
• Local Distribution Utilities
  
• Public Power Districts
  
• Rural Electric Associations and Cooperatives
  
• State Depts. of Agriculture
  
• State Depts. of Environmental Quality
  
• State Depts. of Natural Resources /Conservation Service
  
• State Depts. of Energy
  
• State public utilities and regulatory commissions
  
• Consumer advocates
  
• Lenders, banks and equity capital firms

Learning Outcomes

The program will be structured for active participation by attendees, who will have ample opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues of particular interest to them. Extensive course notes are provided. After attending this program, attendees will be able to provide practical guidance to their members and constituents on whether implementing a methane or biogas capture and/or CHP power unit is right for their operation(s). Reference materials and contact information will be available in an easily accessible format - no guesswork on where to go for answers for the following issues:

• Define biogas's role as part of the renewable energy answer
  
• Review the technology
  
• Examine the practicality for livestock, agricultural, food processing, and industrial applications
  
• Demonstrate the economic feasibility under different scenarios
  
• Relate how to connect into the power system
  
• Discuss carbon emission and renewable energy credit revenue opportunities
  
• Illustrate how to apply for USDA grants and guaranteed loans

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint Presentations, and Case Studies will be incorporated into the program.

Continuing Education Credits:

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer up to 1.2 CEUs for this program.