Some worry that corn , which can be used in biogas production , will take planting space from edible crops
MW of fossil fuel generation annually .
Incorporating biogas into wastewater treatment to remove and reuse solids could be highly beneficial as well . According to the U . S . EPA , the energy generated at U . S . wastewater treatment plants could meet 12 % of the U . S .’ national electricity demand .
The U . S . Department of Energy ’ s Alternative Fuels Data Center lists 4 key benefits from using biogas : Increased energy security in biogas ’ offsetting of non-renewable sources ; Lower emissions via the capture of methane , which is 25 times stronger than C02 as a greenhouse gas ; Easier compliance when it comes to landfill requirements ; and perhaps most importantly , a cleaner environment through reduction of emissions and landfill waste .
While all of these aspects are certainly points for supporting the industry , what does biogas utilization look like in reality ?
Giving the Industry Some ( Bio ) Gas In practice , the biogas industry could hardly be doing better . 2014 has been a great year for biogas , as the industry has made strides forward
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