Introduction to Current Regulatory Environment — What Dairy Farmers Need to Know
Legislation affecting the biofuels industry is constantly changing. This webinar explains how recent changes in New York may affect the projects that Ag-Grid Energy is developing in partnerships with dairy farmers to produce biofuels from cow manure and local food waste. Farmers introduce themselves and pose questions that the Ag-Grid team addresses. This webinar is part of Ag-Grid Energy’s On-farm Renewable Energy Educational Series.
Roundtable Discussion about Regulatory Environment — What Dairy Farmers Need to Know
The discussion includes dairy farmers, leaders form Ag-Grid Energy, and the four speakers who made presentations (see below videos of each presentation).
EcoEngineers: The State of Credit Markets
Presentation by David Lindenmuth, Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Services Director, EcoEngineers
The carbon credit markets are driving development in the biofuels industry. With a focus on New York dairy farms, Dave addresses recent changes in how projects are funded that might change where or how or what type of project gets developed. This webinar is part of Ag-Grid Energy’s On-farm Renewable Energy Educational Series.
Cornell University’s ProDairy Program: New York State Climate Law Scoping Plan
Presentation by Lauren Ray, Agricultural Sustainability and Energy Engineer, ProDairy Education & Applied Research, Cornell University
Ag-Grid Energy anticipates that the New York scoping plan will become a blueprint for other states. Lauren explains the parts of the 445-page Scoping Plan that are important to dairy farmers. This webinar is part of Ag-Grid Energy’s On-farm Renewable Energy Educational Series.
Citigroup: Impact of the IRA (ITC and PTC for Projects)
Presentation by Allison Larr, Director, Tax Exempt Project Finance Group, Citigroup
Portions of the financing for farm-based biogas projects can come from the application of tax-exempt bonds and specific incentives in the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Allison explains to farmers how these work. This webinar is part of Ag-Grid Energy’s On-farm Renewable Energy Educational Series.
LiveOak Bank: USDA Financing Options
Presentation by Debra Nesbitt, Vice President, USDA Coordinator, Bioenergy Lending, LiveOak Bank
Debra speaks about the USDA’s guaranteed loan programs and its grant program for renewable energy projects. She focuses on the USDA’s Rural Energy for America (REAP) program, which benefits agricultural producers and small businesses. This webinar is part of Ag-Grid Energy’s On-farm Renewable Energy Educational Series.