In August 2014, the USDA has published its “Biogas Opportunities Roadmap”. This report estimates there are currently approximately 2,000 sites in the U.S. producing biogas. With proper support, more than 11,000 additional biogas systems could be deployed in the U.S. The anticipated support consists of the following specific actions:
1) USDA, EPA and DOE will ensure that existing criteria for technical and financial assistance considers the benefits of biogas systems. This includes leveraging more than $10 million in research funding to enhance the economic viability and benefits of biogas systems.
2) Second, the USDA will ensure products of biogas systems are eligible for and promoted by applicable government procurement programs.
3) USDA, DOE and EPA will aim to strengthen markets for biogas systems and products.
4) Finally the USDA, in cooperation with DOE, EPA and dairy and biogas industries, will publish a progress report in August 2015 that identifies and prioritizes policies and technology opportunities to expand the biogas industry and reduce GHG emissions.
