PULLMAN, Wash. — The WSU Energy Program will host a five-part Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series taking place this summer and fall. The series is designed to support the development and operation of dairy farm anaerobic digesters in Washington state and beyond.
The series begins on July 7 with an exploration of the role anaerobic digesters play in greenhouse gas emissions reduction and how carbon credit markets can influence project economics. On July 21, the focus shifts to utility interconnections, power markets, and their impact on digester design and operation.
“When researchers have looked at where dairy farms can contribute the most emissions reduction per dollar invested in the near term, dairy digesters keep rising to the top. This series is about making sure Washington’s producers and developers have access to people who can share accurate and up-to-date information about what works, what doesn’t, and where the opportunities are,” said Georgine Yorgey, WSU Energy Program director.
Additional sessions will cover permitting and nutrient management, emerging technologies that improve digester performance and efficiency, and a concluding discussion examining the broader role of dairy anaerobic digesters in Washington’s agricultural and energy landscape.
Throughout the series, participants will hear from utilities, digester developers, state agencies, researchers, and dairy producers, providing a balanced perspective on current opportunities, challenges, and future developments in the industry.
All webinars will be held via Zoom. For details and to register for upcoming webinars, visit the WSU Energy Program webpage.
July 7
Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series #1: The Role of Digesters in Meeting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Goals and the Critical Role of Carbon Crediting in Economic Viability
July 21
Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series #2: Utility Relations and Power Markets
September 15
Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series #3: Permitting and Nutrient Management
September 29
Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series #4: Technology Trends and Opportunities
October 6
Anaerobic Digester Webinar Series #5: Pulling It All Together
The Dairy Digester Technical Assistance Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), via the Washington Department of Commerce. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work, reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov. The technical assistance program is complemented by over $13.8 million in Dairy Digester awards, administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce, that will support seven anaerobic digester projects across five counties, supporting energy generation, clean air, and economic development.