Held at the Lansing Center on January 15, 2008, the conference focused on digester technology for the livestock and food processing industry, as well as funding opportunities, regulatory concerns and alternative energy business clusters. Attendees left with a tool box of materials to take the next steps in developing an anaerobic digester project. See below for materials presented and utilized at the conference.

• Conference Agenda
• Anaerobic Digester FAQ
• Environmental Regulations for Anaerobic Digesters
• Financial Assistance Programs
• Anaerobic Digester Case Study: Scenic View Dairy, Fennville, Michigan
• Why Mix Feedstocks?

Presentations from the Conference:

• The Basics of Anaerobic Digestion - Charles Gould
• Encouraging Wise Environmental Choices for Farm Anaerobic Digesters - Frank Ruswick
• Bio-Gas Use Options - John Cuttica
• GreenStone FCS Anaerobic Digester Project Financing - Larry Urban
• Regional Digester Case Study - Nick Fortune
• Residuals Management Alternatives - Steve Safferman
• Accessing the US Carbon Market - Todd Parker
• Bio-Picks: Options for the Sale of Electricity and Bio-Gas - Todd Stanton