The past two years have seen a surge in new digester construction, predominantly for production of renewable natural gas (RNG) sold into the California vehicle fuel market.

Dairy farmers considering entering a waste-to-energy business arrangement should be aware that every deal is unique. For that reason, Dave Crass, chair of the agribusiness, food and beverage industry group with Michael Best, warns dairy producers not to follow a cookie-cutter approach or complete a transaction with a developer on their own.