Title: RNG and the renewable fuel standard/low carbon fuel standard: The current driver in US biogas market

Biography:

Experienced vice president of engineering with a demonstrated history of working in the renewables and environment industry. Skilled in waste, sustainable development, environmental compliance, environmental issues, and biogas. strong entrepreneurship professional with a BS and MS focused in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University.

Abstract

The Workshop will address the current status of Biogas and Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) development in the United States and the describe in summary fashion the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS). The summary will discuss how the programs operate, how various projects can participate and the methodologies for receiving income under each program.

Once the basis of the two programs is understood, the workshop will look at several projects currently operating in the United States and how these projects are providing RNG for transportation and pipeline injection. One case in particular to be discussed will focus on a large dairy complex providing RNG for transportation of milk to several bottling locations in the Midwest. The Workshop will conclude with a discussion of new projects and expected path forward with both programs.