Capitalize on the Power of Waste at Biogas USA East & Midwest

The Biogas East & Midwest conference returns in 2012 as the fifth American biogas conference from Green Power Conferences -  following the launch of the unique region-specific event in Chicago last year.

Biogas East & Midwest will bring together industry leaders from the East and Midwest to put a spotlight on the biogas feedstock value chains that hold untapped potential for developing profitable projects, with a particular focus on how to capitalize on the high energy yields of food and organic waste streams, whilst exploring the emerging opportunities in the waste water treatment sector. Download the full Biogas USA East & Midwest agenda.

Exclusive: Limited free and substantially discounted passes are available to food and beverage processing companies, municipal waste authorities and wastewater treatment operators. For further details and to apply for your pass please email phil.stallard@greenpowerconferences.com

Confirmed Biogas USA East & Midwest Speakers Include:

Dr. Susan Hedman, Region 5 Administrator, U.S. EPADr Susan Hedman, Region 5 Administrator, U.S. EPA

Daniel LeFevers, Executive Director, Gas Technology InstituteDaniel LeFevers, Executive Director, Gas Technology Institute

Douglas Clark, Chairman, NGV AmericaDouglas Clark, Chairman, NGV America  Read Doug's 60 Second Interview

Jon Best, Senior International Account Manager, Renewable Energy, Cat Power FinanceJon Best, Senior International Account Manager, Renewable Energy, Cat Power Finance 

Paul Sellew, Chief Executive Officer, Harvest PowerPaul Sellew, Chief Executive Officer, Harvest Power

Bill Jorgenson, Managing Partner, Agreen EnergyBill Jorgenson, Managing Partner, AGreen Energy 

Greg Northrup, Principal, Sustainable PartnersGreg Northrup, Principal, Sustainable Partners

Johannes Escudero, Executive Director, Renewable Natural Gas CoalitionJohannes Escudero, Executive Director, Renewable Natural Gas Coalition

Beatrice Torgnyson Klemme, Project Manager, Biogas ÖstBeatrice Torgnyson Klemme, Project Manager, Biogas Öst

Ross Blaine, Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Grober GroupRoss Blaine, Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Grober Group

John Welch, Solid Waste Manager, Dane County

John Welch, Solid Waste Manager, Dane County

Joe Kramer, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin

Joe Kramer, Senior Project Manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin  Read Joe's 60 Second Interview

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    • Emily Felt, Director, Renewable Strategy and Compliance, Duke Energy
    • Paul Pabor, Vice President, Renewable Energy, Waste Management
    • Ken Ritz, Senior Managing Engineer, Tyson Foods  Read Ken's 60 Second Interview
    • Harrison Clay, President, Clean Energy Renewable Fuels
    • Steve Pennington, Manager of North American Bio Treatment Systems, Anheuser-Busch
    • Paul Greene, Chairman, American Biogas Council   Read Paul's 60 Second Interview
    • Scott Brown, Chief Executive Officer, New Energy Capital  Read Scott's 60 Second Interview
    • Swarupa Ganguli, Team Lead, Landfill Methane Outreach Program, US EPA
    • Anthony LaRusso, Program Manager, Emerging Gas Operations, National Grid
    • John May, Managing Director, Stern Brothers
    • Scott Fowler, Landfill Gas Manager, Progressive Waste
    • Jerome Peters Jr., Managing Partner, Energy Power Partners
    • Marianne Mintz, Center for Transportation Research, Argonne National Laboratory
    • Ted Photakis, Senior Account Executive, Energy Systems Group

    What can you attend and when at Biogas USA East & Midwest?

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    18 June 2012

    19 June 2012

    20 June 2012

    21 June 2012

    Pre-conference Academy Training Course: Biogas Project Basics

    Biogas USA East & Midwest Conference Day One

    Biogas USA East & Midwest Conference Day Two

    Post-conference Workshop: Capitalize on the Californian Carbon Market

    Exhibition

    Exhibition

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    What's new at Biogas East & Midwest 2012?

    2011 signBiogas Delegatesalled the end of the 1603 grant, which has added an additional challenge for biogas developers. The importance of operating a cost effective project and maximizing the value of the end product is higher than ever.

    However, new projects are gathering pace with over 560 operational projects in the landfill sector, and 176 anaerobic digester systems estimated in the agriculture sector.

    The prospects and options for biogas projects continue to evolve, with enhancements in technology, the variety of candidate feedstocks and diverse end-use applications - including a growing focus on biomethane as a transportation fuel.

    View the latest agenda outline for Biogas East & Midwest 2012.

    Why attend?

    • Learn best practice from biogas case studies in established areas of on-farm anaerobic digestion and landfill gas to energy projects
    • Network with investors looking to finance your next project
    • Hear from utilities on the criteria for integrating into the grid
    • Meet technology providers and discover how their products can enhance the cost effectiveness of your projects.

    View more reasons to attend Biogas East & MidWest.