AgSTAR Partners
AgSTAR and its partners support the development of anaerobic digesters to reduce methane emissions from livestock waste.
- What is the AgSTAR Partner Program?
- Who are AgSTAR’s current partners?
- Are there other EPA programs related to biogas?
What is the AgSTAR Partner Program?
AgSTAR’s Partner Program builds stronger relationships with state and non-governmental stakeholders to support all phases of anaerobic digester projects: planning, deployment and long-term success.
The following organizations are eligible to become AgSTAR partners:
- State agencies
- Agricultural extension offices
- Universities
- Non-governmental organizations
AgSTAR Partner Program Elements
- Shares best practices and lessons learned
- Evaluates policies and programs that impact anaerobic digestion projects
- Project development assistance:
- Technical and economic evaluations
- Information on financial assistance
- Market data
- Industry contacts
- Outreach and education
- Data on existing AD projects
- Fosters state-to-state collaboration
- Provides an AgSTAR liaison
Who are AgSTAR’s current partners?
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Universities
- Cornell University
- Iowa State University
- Michigan State University
- Oregon State University, Animal Sciences Department
- Purdue University
- University of Maryland
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Environmental Research & Innovation Center
- University of Vermont - College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Vermont Technical College
- Washington State University
Non-profits
State Government
- California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence
- Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- Nebraska Methane Workgroup
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services Wastewater Engineering Bureau
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
- Oregon Department of Energy
- State of Wisconsin
- Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
- Vermont Department of Conservation
- Washington Department of Commerce
Are there other EPA programs related to biogas?
AgSTAR focuses on biogas recovery from livestock waste. Other EPA programs promote biogas recovery in other sectors or provide incentives or information that biogas project developers may find helpful.