Introduction to Funding Opportunities: Bioenergy and GHG Reducing Projects

With rising energy costs, depleting fossil fuel supplies, and increasing concerns of climate change, the use of bioenergy and the reduction of greenhouse gases (GHGs) has gained interest within the wastewater industry. While water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) operating anaerobic digesters can utilize digester gas to generate clean renewable energy, capital costs for these systems can be tremendous for a municipality, which is a barrier for the implementation of these systems. This fact sheet will provide the various funding programs and mechanisms that can ease or alleviate the financial burden incurred with the installation of these systems. Options include low interest loans, partial funding via grants, revenue generation or partnerships with developers.