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Introduction THERE are many livestock facilities in the United States that handle ma- nure as liquids and slurries. Stored manure liquids and slurries decom- pose anaerobically (i.e., in the absence of oxygen) producing large volumes of gas. This gas is often referred to as biogas. Biogas contains between 60-80% methane (about 600-800 BTU/ft3) and is considered a renewable energy re- source. Substantial opportunities exist across the country to recover and use biogas energy by adapting manure management practices to include biogas genera- tion and collection. This handbook focuses on identifying and evaluating opportunities for recovering and utilizing this energy through the implemen- tation of biogas technology. This handbook is for livestock producers, developers, investors, and others in the agricultural and energy industry that may consider biogas technology as a livestock manure management option. The handbook provides a step-by-step method to determine whether a particular biogas recovery system is appropri- ate for a livestock facility. This handbook complements the guidance and other materials provided by the AgSTAR program to the development of bio- gas technologies at commercial farms in the United States. The AgSTAR Program The AgSTAR program is a voluntary program designed to encourage the widespread use of livestock manure as an energy resource. It is a first step in recovering the value of this agricultural by-product. In this program, repre- sentatives of the livestock, energy, and government sectors have come together to promote the use of cost effective biogas recovery systems that reduce pollu- tion while producing financial and operational benefits. The AgSTAR program estimates that over 2,000 livestock facilities across the U.S. could install cost effective biogas recovery systems. The program is committed to assisting such facilities to realize the benefits the technology offers and to overcome the barriers limiting the adoption of biogas recovery technologies. These barriers include: ó Poor technical and economic perception; and ó Lack of technical information and expertise. This handbook is a key component of the AgSTAR program’s commitment. It contains key information required to make an informed business decision re- garding the installation of a biogas recovery system. FIRST EDITION Introduction - iPDF Image | EPA - The AgSTAR Program
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