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BES Exhibiting at World Ag Expo, Feb 14-16, 2012

- February 1st, 2012

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming World Ag Expo in Tulare, California on February 14-16, 2012.  Our…

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US Composting Council Show

- January 26th, 2012

Thanks to all who visited our booth at last week’s US Composting Council Conference, as well as those who attended…

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Virgin Islands Set Fossil Fuel Reduction Goals

- January 16th, 2012

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is helping the US Virgin Islands come up with strategies to achieve an agressive…

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UWO Biodigester is Finalist for Excellence in Renewable Energy Award

- January 12th, 2012

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Anaerobic Biodigester has been selected as a finalist for the 3rd Annual Excellence in Renewable Energy…

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AD Resources from American Biogas Council

- January 6th, 2012

The American Biogas Council, of which BIOFerm Energy Systems is a founding member, provides many great resources on their website. …

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BES Office Closed for Holidays December 26-30, 2011

- December 20th, 2011

The office of BIOFerm Energy Systems will officially be closed between December 26-30, 2011 in observance of the Christmas and New Years…

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US Composting Council’s 20th Annual Conference & Tradeshow

- December 6th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be participating in the US Composting Council’s 20th Annual Conference & Tradeshow coming up January 17-20,…

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MJS Talks Manure Digesters

- December 6th, 2011

A recent article in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported on a study from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs which indicates the…

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Coalition of Over 750 Companies, Small Businesses and Organizations Urge Congress to Extend Successful 1603 Treasury Program

- December 2nd, 2011

Official press release from American Biogas Council 

CONTACT – Patrick Serfass, Executive Director

202-640-6595, ext. 366,  pserfass@ttcorp.com 

Coalition of Over 750 Companies, Small Businesses…

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BIOFerm Exhibiting at MWFPA November 30 – December 1

- November 15th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming Midwest Food Processors Association Conference in the Wisconsin Dells from November 30…

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BioCycle Conference Participants Tour UW Oshkosh Digester

- November 15th, 2011

Earlier this month, over 50 participants from BioCycle’s 11th Annual Conference on Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling toured the anaerobic…

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Small Scale Digestion Workshops – Upcoming Events in WI and MI

- November 9th, 2011

Interested in learning about small scale anaerobic digestion?  Two upcoming events will address this topic, one on November 29 in…

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From waste to windfall: UWO biodigester a one-of-a-kind power plant

- October 28th, 2011

Article in UW Oshkosh Northwestern by Jeff Bollier, October 27, 2011

The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh’s new anaerobic biodigester wants your leaves,…

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Premier Organics Recycling Conference Coming to Madison Oct 31 – Nov 2

- October 18th, 2011

Later this month, BioCycle’s 11th Annual Conference on Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling will be coming to our hometown of…

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Switch flipped: UWO biodigester producing energy

- October 14th, 2011

Original press release from UW Oshkosh Today, October 12, 2011

By News Bureau 12 October 2011 No Comment Print this story Print this story

The…

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UWO Digester Tour on Thursday, October 13th

- October 11th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems is offering an open tour of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh biodigester this Thursday, October 13th at…

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Call to Action: Help Extend Sect 1603

- September 26th, 2011

The American Biogas Council, of which BIOFerm is a founding member, is circulating a petition to seek government support on…

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October is Biogas Awareness Month

- September 22nd, 2011

From Biocycle Magazine:

Biogas Awareness Month
Although coincidental, Wisconsin will host four conference events in October related in some way to…

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Exhibiting at World Dairy Expo October 4-8, 2011

- September 21st, 2011

BIOFerm will be exhibiting at World Dairy Expo in Madison, which is taking place October 4-8, 2011.  Please visit us…

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Rhode Island Passes Feed-In Tariff Law

- September 16th, 2011

Earlier this summer, Republican Governor Lincoln Chafee signed a law which implemented a limited feed-in tariff for the state of…

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BIOFerm Participating in Bioenergy Business Conference and Delegation 2011

- September 8th, 2011

BIOFerm will be participating in the Bioenergy Business Conference and Delegation on October 25, 2011 in Madison, WI.  This event is…

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UWO biodigester receives national solid waste management award

- August 31st, 2011
Official press release from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, by Amanda Wimmer
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh recently received the 2011 Silver…
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UWO partners in second dynamic biodigester project

- August 30th, 2011

Official press release from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, by Alex Hummel

Wisconsin’s largest dairy farm will be home to one of…

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Schmack Biogas and Leading German Agricultural Research and Training Center Start Cooperation on Compact Biogas Plants

- August 29th, 2011

Schwandorf, Germany, August 19, 2011.  The compact biogas plant EUCOlino will be tested at the German State of Hessen Agricultural…

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Village in Germany Produces Three Times Their Required Energy

- August 19th, 2011

This month’s issue of BioCycle magazine has a great story by Christie Allen on Wildpoldsried, a village in Germany that…

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SWANA’s 49th Annual WASTECON Comes to Music City

- August 19th, 2011
 

SWANA’s 49th Annual WASTECON Comes to Music City
August 23-25, Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN

Silver Spring, MD – The Solid Waste Association of…
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Senator Schumer Advocates Biogas

- August 15th, 2011

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal pointed out that Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) is in favor of giving…

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Biomass Magazine Article on UWO Project

- August 15th, 2011

Biomass Magazine recently published an article on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s biodigester project.  In addition to pointing out the…

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BIOFerm Exhibiting at SWANA WASTECON 2011

- August 5th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the upcoming SWANA WASTECON 2011  in Nashville, TN.  The conference runs from August 23 –…

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Madison Organics Collection Pilot Program Underway

- August 3rd, 2011

The Wisconsin State Journal recently reported on the progress of the City of Madison’s 400 household organics collection pilot program. …

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UWO’s Environmental Research and Innovation Center

- July 27th, 2011

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh’s Aquatic Studies Center will soon be expanding its range of services to include biogas testing…

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Germany Raises Renewable Energy Goals with New Law

- July 26th, 2011

A recent Renewable Energy World article confirmed that Germany’s upper chamber of parliament, the Bundesrat, approved the latest updates to its…

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Germany Raises Renewable Energy Goals with New Law

- July 26th, 2011

A recent Renewable Energy World article confirmed that Germany’s upper chamber of parliament, the Bundesrat, approved the latest updates to its…

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Importance of REAP in Next Farm Bill

- July 18th, 2011

Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the US Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee recently wrote a great piece about the importance…

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A Kilowatt Saved…

- July 7th, 2011

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell recently signed legislation for various measures to spur the development of renewable energy in the state. …

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MassDEP Hoping to Pave Way for More AD in Massachusetts

- July 6th, 2011

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has announced plans to change regulations “to provide a clear and reliable pathway for…

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ABC Webinar Tuesday, July 12th – “State and Federal Policy in the Biogas Arena”

- July 5th, 2011

Next Tuesday, July 12, 2011 the American Biogas Council will present a webinar on “State and Fedaral Policy in the…

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Utilities as Transportation Fuel Providers – Program in Madison July 14

- June 29th, 2011

One of the many applications for biogas is its use as a transportation fuel.  The Wisconsin Public Utility Institute at…

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Utilities as Transportation Fuel Providers – Program in Madison July 14

- June 29th, 2011

One of the many applications for biogas is its use as a transportation fuel.  The Wisconsin Public Utility Institute at…

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BioCycle Anaerobic Digest Announces UW Oshkosh Commissioning

- June 17th, 2011

BioCycle, the premier magazine on composting, organics recycling, and renewable energy, issued an update on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh…

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BioCycle Anaerobic Digest Announces UW Oshkosh Commissioning

- June 17th, 2011

BioCycle, the premier magazine on composting, organics recycling, and renewable energy, issued an update on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh…

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American Biogas Council Welcomes 100th Member!

- June 16th, 2011

The recently formed American Biogas Council, of which BIOFerm Energy Systems is a founding member, welcomed its 100th member this…

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American Biogas Council Mentioned in Popular Science

- June 15th, 2011

A special issue on future energy supply in Popular Science magazine takes a look at biogas.  The main feature of…

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“Brewing a Greener Game” at Miller Park

- June 8th, 2011

The Milwaukee Brewers recently announced a new sustainability initiative, “Brewing a Greener Game,” which will be kicked off with their…

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Madison Begins Food Waste Pilot Program

- June 6th, 2011

The City of Madison is kicking off a pilot collection program for organic waste from select households who volunteered on…

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Madison Begins Food Waste Pilot Program

- June 6th, 2011

The City of Madison is kicking off a pilot collection program for organic waste from select households who volunteered on…

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Madison Begins Food Waste Pilot Program

- June 6th, 2011

The City of Madison is kicking off a pilot collection program for organic waste from select households who volunteered on…

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2G Newsletter Highlights UWO Project, Other CHP Installations

- June 1st, 2011

2G-Cenergy, a leading German equipment supplier of CHPs, came out with a newsletter this week highlighting their recent projects in…

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Podcasts of UWO Biodigester Dedication and Keynote Addresses

- May 31st, 2011

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Foundation has posted podcasts of the biodigester dedication and keynote speeches given on May 18,…

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Dedication Ceremony for the First Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Digester in the Americas

- May 23rd, 2011

NewsBlaze press release

Madison, WI, May 20, 2011 –(PR.com)– The dedication of the very first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD)…

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Dedication Ceremony for the First Dry Fermentation Anaerobic Digester in the Americas

- May 20th, 2011

Madison, WI, May 20, 2011 –(PR.com)– The dedication of the very first high solids dry fermentation anaerobic digester (HSAD) took…

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UW Oshkosh’s Anaerobic Biodigester Website

- May 12th, 2011

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has a section on their website full of information on their anaerobic biodigester!  It is…

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CHP Applications at Businesses and Institutions

- May 11th, 2011

An article in the May/June 2011 issue of Distributed Energy magazine that explores various CHP applications at business and educational institutions…

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Renewable Energy World Addresses Anaerobic Digestion

- May 9th, 2011

A recent piece in Renewable Energy World by Haley Sawyer of Navigant Consulting mentions the “less celebrated, untapped renewable energy…

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Recycling Today Features UWO Project

- May 9th, 2011

A recent article in Recycling Today highlights the roles of 2G-Cenergy and BIOFerm Energy Systems as technology providers for the…

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International Compost Awareness Week

- April 29th, 2011

The US Composting Council (of which BIOFerm is a member) is celebrating the annual International Compost Awareness Week from May…

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Mayor of Lakewood, NJ Visits Viessmann HQ

- April 22nd, 2011

Mayor Manashe Miller of Lakewood, NJ, along with Tax Assessor Ed Seeger and Director of Economic Development Steve Reinman, recently…

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Another Successful BioCycle Conference

- April 18th, 2011

BIOFerm’s team enjoyed another successful BioCycle Conference this past week in San Diego, CA.  Many informative presentations were attended and…

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BioCycle Global 2011

- April 7th, 2011

BIOFerm will be exhibiting at BioCycle Global 2011, which will be held in San Diego, CA from April 11-14, 2011. …

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Great Lakes Region Food Industry Biogas Casebook Published

- April 1st, 2011

Joe Kramer of the Energy Center of Wisconsin has released a document entitled “Great Lakes Region Food Industry Biogas Casebook”…

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Interested in Learning About Our Project at UW Oshkosh?

- March 31st, 2011

Dr. Michael Lizotte, the sustainability director at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, will be giving a presentation on the anaerobic biodigester…

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Future of Biogas

- March 31st, 2011

On April 7, 2011 from 8 AM to 2 PM, representatives from BIOFerm will be attending a seminar in Madison…

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WBI Releases Strategic Plan on WI Biogas Opportunity

- March 28th, 2011

The Wisconsin Bioenergy Initiative has released a document on the opportunity for biogas development in Wisconsin.  See the full press…

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Fighting Landfill Ban Repeals

- March 17th, 2011

There is an ongoing battle in many states throughout the country on the issue of repealing bans of yard waste…

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World Green Article

- March 16th, 2011

World Green®,  a unique online sustainable community created to help social entrepreneurs on all levels develop and communicate the impact…

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UWO Construction Update 3/14/11

- March 14th, 2011

This week at the UWO construction site, fermenter pressure testing is being completed and the pre-engineered steel builidng roof has…

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ACORE Releases Report on Renewable Energy in America

- March 14th, 2011

Last week, ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy) released the latest version of their interactive report on Renewable Energy in…

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Exhibit at WIRMC 2011

- March 4th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems recently exhibited at the Wisconsin Integrated Resource Management Conference in Green Bay, WI.  If you missed the…

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UWO Construction Update

- March 3rd, 2011

Construction at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh continues to move along.  As you can see from the photo, the roof structure…

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BIOFerm Attending Growing the Margins Canadian Biogas Show

- February 21st, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be participating in the 5th Annual Growing the Margins/Canadian Farm & Food Biogas Conference in London,…

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CalRecycle EIR Draft Released

- February 16th, 2011

From CalRecycle Conversion Technology Listserv: 

CalRecycle has released a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Statewide Anaerobic Digester Facilities for…

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GE Biogas Commercial

- February 14th, 2011

During last weekend’s Super Bowl broadcast, fellow American Biogas Council member GE aired a new commercial on making biogas from…

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UWO Construction Update

- February 7th, 2011

Construction at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh facility is continuing to progress.  Fermenter doors have been installed and pressure testing…

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BIOFerm at 19th Annual US Composting Council Conference

- February 4th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems recently attended the 19th Annual US Composting Council Conference held in Santa Clara, CA from January 24-27,…

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Oshkosh West Index Article on UWO Project

- February 2nd, 2011

The Oshkosh West Index published an article on the dry fermentation digester being built at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh…

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White House Hopes to Make “Clean Energy Standard” a Reality

- January 31st, 2011

Last week, President Obama’s State of the Union address laid out his plan for 80% of US power to come…

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BIOFerm at US Composting Council Conference

- January 24th, 2011

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be at the 19th Annual US Composting Council Conference from January 24-26th in Santa Clara, California. …

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French Farmers Backing Biogas

- January 21st, 2011

According to an article from Reuters, more French farmers are looking to add renewable energy generation on their property to…

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Cedar Grove Composting Video Explains Renewable Energy Benefits

- January 18th, 2011

Cedar Grove Composting has posted a YouTube video explaining the benefits of integrating renewable energy into their existing composting operation. …

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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: UWO Project “A Renewable Energy Laboratory”

- January 10th, 2011

An article in the Journal Sentinel’s business section emphasizes the unique features of the first dry fermentation plant in the…

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UWO Construction Update

- January 5th, 2011

Construction is well underway at the site of  the first US dry fermentation AD facility being constructed at the University of…

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2010’s Largest Renewable Energy Projects

- January 4th, 2011

2010 was a year of record-breaking renewable energy projects.  The editors of Renewable Energy World list the most impressive projects…

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2G-CENERGY To Provide Biogas CHP for UW Oshkosh Plant

- January 3rd, 2011

2G-CENERGY issued the following press release announcing the UW Oshkosh’s purchase of a 370 kW electric biogas CHP cogeneration system. 

High Efficiency Biogas…

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Section 1603 Extended Through 2011

- December 17th, 2010

The US House of Representatives voted last night to pass an extension of the Treasury Grant Program which provides a…

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Section 1603 Extended Through 2011

- December 17th, 2010

The US House of Representatives voted last night to pass an extension of the Treasury Grant Program which provides a…

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True Cost of Renewable Energy?

- December 13th, 2010

Renewable Energy World has been doing some analysis on the true cost of renewable energy versus traditional fossil fuel sources. …

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Extending Grant Program for Renewable Energy Projects

- December 10th, 2010

According to an article from Renewable Energy World, a bill was introduced in Senate yesterday that includes a one year…

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Tax Package Could Affect Renewable Energy

- December 8th, 2010

The debate currently in Congress over extending Bush-era tax cuts could help or hurt renewable energy, depending on the fate…

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UN Climate Discussion Turns to Global Renewable Energy Standard

- December 7th, 2010

As international delegates continue to gather in Cancun, Mexico for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the topic of a global…

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Secretary Chu Shoots for 50% US Renewable Generation by 2050

- December 1st, 2010

According to a whitehouse.gov video chat on Tuesday, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu declared that in addition to wanting to…

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Farmers interested in growing energy crops

- November 29th, 2010

A new study from energy crop company Ceres shows that many U.S. growers are interested in pursuing the growth of…

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Penn State looking into the use of dry fermentation in PA

- November 24th, 2010

According to an article written by Bob Graves of the Penn State Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, and published in the…

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Florida renewable energy tour

- November 23rd, 2010

The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy (FARE) has just announced the schedule for their 2011 Renewable Energy Tour. According to…

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Hotels Save Some Green by Going Green

- November 18th, 2010

BioCycle magazine published an article about the Hyatt Regency Princeton’s recently implemented organics diversion program.  By diverting food scraps from their…

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Exciting renewable energy development around the world

- November 9th, 2010

Peru has announced plans to add 200 MW of renewable energy through six new projects in 2012. There will be…

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Islands could be a renewable energy paradise

- November 2nd, 2010

Because of the abundance of sun, wind, and geothermal activity on islands, they could be the ideal locations for renewable…

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BIOFerm Exhibiting at Southeast Biomass Conference

- November 1st, 2010

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the Southeast Biomass Conference and Tradeshow in Atlanta, Georgia taking place November 2-4,…

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BTEC weighs in on new BCAP rules

- October 29th, 2010

The Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) has shown both support and criticism for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Biomass Crop…

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Polls show US voters care about renewable energy

- October 29th, 2010

A recent poll of voters done by Public Policy Polling for the NRDC Action Fund showed that a majority of…

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Waste-to-energy sources have a bright future

- October 22nd, 2010

According to an article in Renewable Energy World, waste-based energy production will likely continue to grow in the United States. ”Waste-based…

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Residential biomass heating webinar

- October 18th, 2010

For those interested in learning more about residential heating with biomass, the Biomass Thermal Energy Council is putting on a…

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FIT programs in Ontario are a success

- October 15th, 2010

Last year, Ontario launched a Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) program, which has really helped to grow the renewable energy opportunities there. According to…

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World-wide solar power competitions

- October 14th, 2010

The solar energy community has several exciting and innovative solar power competitions that attract competitors from all around the world.…

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BIOFerm at BioCycle conference

- October 13th, 2010

BIOFermTM Energy Systems will be exhibiting at BioCycle’s 10th annual conference on Renewable Energy from Organics Recycling in Des Moines, Iowa…

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BIOFerm Exhibiting at AASHE Conference

- October 8th, 2010

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference in…

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PBS segment on renewable energy investing

- October 5th, 2010

Bill Paul, an energy writer for the Wall Street Journal, recently appeared on the PBS show Consuelo Mack’s WealthTrack to discuss renewable…

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Renewable energy could provide added safety for U.S. troops

- October 5th, 2010

The military has long been reliant on traditional energy sources (namely, fossil fuels) to power their bases, as well as…

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What source accounts for 11.14% of U.S. electricity production?

- October 4th, 2010

Answer: Renewables! According to an article on RenewableEnergyWorld.com written by Ken Bossong of the Sun Day Campaign, renewable sources such as…

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EU Consistently Surpassing its Renewables Goals

- September 30th, 2010

Renewable energy production in the European Union has grown far more quickly than was anticipated, and goals set for 2010…

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Getting Creative with Waste

- September 30th, 2010

KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio ran a segment on September 20th about the plans at Cedar Grove Composting to build an…

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Cedar Grove Composting Article in American Recycler

- September 30th, 2010

The American Recycler included a short article about the anaerobic digester to be built at Cedar Grove Composting. To see the full…

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A Stand-Alone Renewable Energy Bill

- September 30th, 2010

Several U.S. Senators are working together on a new stand-alone renewable energy standard bill. This bill would require companies that…

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Visit our booth at the Canadian Compost Council Conference

- September 21st, 2010

BIOFermTM Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the Canadian Compost Council Conference at the Crowne Plaza in Ottowa, Ontario September…

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Renewable Energy Parallels to Internet Rebirth

- September 20th, 2010

An article in Renewable Energy World draws comparisons between the clean energy sector’s ups and downs and the rise and…

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Groundbreaking for University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Plant

- September 14th, 2010

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Today has posted an article about tomorrow’s groundbreaking for the nation’s first dry fermentation plant.  Read…

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UWO Groundbreaking September 15

- September 9th, 2010

BIOFerm’s first North American installation at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh will be breaking ground next Wednesday, September 15!  While there are…

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Facebook Being Urged to Switch to Renewable Energy

- September 2nd, 2010

Social media giant Facebook recently announced plans to build what may become the world’s largest centralized data storage center in…

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Increased Use of Renewable Energy in the US

- August 27th, 2010

According to a report from Renewable Energy World, Americans are not only using more renewable energy resources, but using less…

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GPI Publishes Spotlight on Biogas in Midwest

- August 17th, 2010

The Great Plains Institute has published a report entitled Spotlight on Biogas: Policies for Utilization and Depolyment in the Midwest. …

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Portugal Generating 45% of Electricity from Renewable Sources

- August 11th, 2010

According to an article by Elizabeth Rosenthal of the New York Times, Portugal has dramatically ramped up their renewable energy…

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BIOFerm to be Recognized as BioForward Emerging Company at Biotechnology Vision Summit

- August 3rd, 2010

A Biotechnology Vision Summit will be held August 25 in Madison by BioForward, a state association representing Wisconsin’s biotechnology industry. …

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Puerto Rico Introduces RPS and Other Legislation

- July 23rd, 2010

Puerto Rico has adopted several new renewable energy initiatives, including signing into law a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) of 15%…

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Cedar Grove/BIOFerm Project Mentioned in BioCycle Regional Roundup

- July 22nd, 2010

BioCycle magazine’s July regional roundup section mentions Cedar Grove’s collaboration with BIOFerm.  The writeup is as follows.

Seattle, Washington
CEDAR GROVE COMPOSTING ANNOUNCES…

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New Report on Renewable Energy Growth

- July 22nd, 2010

The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (AKA REN21) has released their 2009 report on Renewables Global Status.  The…

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Cedar Grove Composting Announces Partnership with BIOFerm

- July 7th, 2010

Cedar Grove Composting has announced that they will be working with us to incorporate anaerobic digestion with their composting process! …

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Study Projects 250% Renewable Market Growth by 2025

- July 7th, 2010

According to a recent post on Renewable Energy World, the 31 states who have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPS) will be…

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Cedar Grove Composting Announces Partnership with BIOFerm

- July 6th, 2010

Cedar Grove Composting has announced that they will be working with us to incorporate anaerobic digestion with their composting process! …

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Utility Industry Leaders Discuss Renewable Energy Future

- June 30th, 2010

Over 700 renewable energy professionals are gathering this week in New York City at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum to…

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Renewable Energy Roadmap

- June 29th, 2010

A USDA report released on June 23 by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack outlined the current state of renewable transportation fuels…

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Solar on the White House Campaign

- June 25th, 2010

Sungevity has launched an internet movement to spread the word about their campaign to install solar panels on the White…

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Making Commitments

- June 23rd, 2010

According to a blog on Renewable Energy World.com, a group of states that makes up the Rocky Mountain Energy Producers…

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American Biogas Council Calls for Clean Energy Technology Investment

- June 22nd, 2010

In light of President Obama’s recent comments on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the pressing need to end…

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Stimulus Funds Missing the Mark on Renewable Energy

- June 18th, 2010

 A recent article by Robert Lahey points out that while the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act designated $36.7 billion to…

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Energy Council Led By Bill Gates Calls for More Renewable Energy

- June 17th, 2010

The American Energy Innovation Council launched this month to promote the development of clean energy technologies in the US.  Headed…

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Renewable Energy Can Reduce Future Energy Bills for American Families

- June 17th, 2010

The US EPA came out with a study this week showing the financial feasibility of transitioning to renewable energy sources…

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Interesting Article on Biogas as Cinderella

- June 9th, 2010

A recent article in Renewable Energy World explores the notion of biogas as the Cinderella of renewable energy.  It cleverly…

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BIOFerm is a founding member of the ABC

- June 7th, 2010

BIOFerm was one of the first anaerobic digestion companies to become a founding member of the American Biogas Council (ABC)…

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Impacts of Gulf Oil Spill on Renewable Energy Development

- May 18th, 2010

The explosion and consequent oil spill of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico has the potential to…

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Impacts of Gulf Oil Spill on Renewable Energy Development

- May 17th, 2010

The explosion and consequent oil spill of the Deepwater Horizon rig in the Gulf of Mexico has the potential to…

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Southeast States Hesitant to Create Renewable Energy Standards

- May 13th, 2010

A recent article in Biomass Magazine  highlights the fact that while 29 states and Washington, DC have established renewable energy…

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Some Interesting Points on Ethanol Based Biofuels

- April 30th, 2010

Reports and news articles on the ethanol industry have sparked many debates on its merits versus its pitfalls.  While efforts…

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Nova Scotia’s Renewable Electricity Plan

- April 29th, 2010

Nova Scotia recently announced a Renewable Electricity Plan for the province, which will include community feed-in-tariffs for renewable electricity.  Nova…

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No Love for Biogas

- April 29th, 2010

In an article written by David William House for renewableenergyworld.com, David presents a compelling story.  Biogas is a very viable…

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Renewable Energy Trends

- April 29th, 2010

Good news for those of us in the renewable energy sector, the combined global revenue for three major renewable energy…

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BIOFerm at BioCycle West Coast Conference

- April 13th, 2010

The BIOFerm booth at the BioCycle West Coast Conference has received many visitors on the first day of the conference.…

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New proposed Senate bill could provide incentive for commercial renewable biomass energy

- April 12th, 2010

A new bill proposed recently by several Senators could positively impact the renewable biomass heating sector, specifically for business and…

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Special report from Milwaukee’s NBC station TMJ-4 features UW-Oshkosh biodigester project

- April 12th, 2010

A segment done by Scott Steele of Milwaukee’s NBC station, TMJ-4, extols the virtues of UW-Oshkosh’s current anaerobic digester project. Through this biodigestion…

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The Badger Herald sings UW-Oshkosh’s praises

- March 23rd, 2010

An article in the February 25, 2010 issue of The Badger Herald laid out UW-Oshkosh’s plans to ultimately have a…

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BIOFerm plant in Bennati finishing commissioning

- March 23rd, 2010

A new BIOFerm plant in Bennati, Italy will begin operation soon. Construction of the plant is completed, and interconnection of…

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Article in the Oshkosh Northwestern about the UW-Oshkosh biodigester

- March 4th, 2010

An article written by Jeff Bollier appeared in the March 2, 2010 Oshkosh Northwestern about UW-Oshkosh’s plans to build a biogas…

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Biogas in its simplest form

- March 2nd, 2010

At its heart, anaerobic digestion is simple and natural process that can be implemented in variety of situations. It has…

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University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh’s plans to build BIOFerm biogas plant detailed in UW Oshkosh Today article

- February 28th, 2010

Details on University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh’s plan to construct a BIOFerm biogas plant were revealed in the campus publication…

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Visit the BIOFerm booth at the Canadian Farm & Food Biogas Conference!

- February 18th, 2010

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the 2nd annual Canadian Farm & Food Biogas Conference and Exhibition, which will…

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Review : UK Department of Energy and Climate Change Feed-In Tariff and Renewable Heat Incentive Plans

- February 11th, 2010

The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has recently released a blueprint proposing financial incentives for the distributed generation…

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US EPA Waste Data from 2008

- January 7th, 2010

According to the US EPA’s assessment of the waste management situation in the US, we are no worse off in…

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Copenhagen Summit

- January 4th, 2010

At the Copenhagen summit late in 2009, the US and other major governments of the world (both large and small,…

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BIOFerm to present and exhibit at the US Composting Council Conference

- December 29th, 2009

BIOFerm will present and exhibit at the US Composting Council January 24-27, 2010 in Orlando, FL. BIOFerm’s presentation will cover…

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Benefits of Solid Manure Management

- December 29th, 2009

Manure management is an environmentally responsible, economically beneficial and, often, governmentally required action taken by farmers across the country. With…

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BIOFerm to exhibit at MWFPA Dec. 9-10

- November 23rd, 2009

BIOFerm Energy Systems will exhibit at the Midwest Food Processor’s Association Conference December 9th and 10th. The conference will provide…

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The BioCycle Conference was a Success

- November 6th, 2009

The BioCycle Conference in Minneapolis on October 19th and 20th was a success. BIOFerm was able to make some great…

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Legislation needed to incentivize all renewable energy technologies

- October 22nd, 2009

California legislation continues to promote distributed generation of renewable energy. Bills AB 920 and SB 32, signed into action by…

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BIOFerm is exhibiting at the BioCycle Conference in Minneapolis

- October 15th, 2009

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be exhibiting at the BioCycle Conference in Minneapolis on October 19th and 20th. The conference is…

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BIOFerm™ Energy Systems has moved

- September 2nd, 2009

BIOFerm TM Energy Systems has moved to a new office location. Please refer to the Contact page for our new…

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International Biogas Study Tour will visit Bioferm plant

- July 30th, 2009

A Bioferm dry fermentation plant in Dannenberg, Germany will be featured in the International Biogas Study Tour 2009. The Internationales…

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Article written by Bioferm in newest issue of North American Clean Energy

- July 22nd, 2009

North American Clean Energy Magazine published an article written by Leah Simmet and Sara Williams of Bioferm Energy Systems in…

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Bioferm presents at Organic Waste Diversion in the Rockies Conference

- June 22nd, 2009

BiofermTM Energy Systems will give a presentation titled, “Energy Generation From Organic Waste Using Dry Fermentation”, at the Organic Waste Diversion…

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In International News: Cambridge Eco visits BIOFerm plant in Germany

- May 21st, 2009

Cambridge Eco Ltd. is an environmental consultancy that offers services to companies in the UK, especially in the Eastern parts…

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BIOFerm™ Presents at BIOMASS Conference

- May 7th, 2009

BIOFerm™ Energy Systems C.O.O, Mr. Nadeem Afghan, presented BIOFerm™ technology  at the BIOMASS Conference in Portland.  The presentation focused on…

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BIOFerm™ Presents at the 50th International BioCycle Conference

- May 7th, 2009

BIOFerm™ GmbH C.E.O., Mr. Karl-Heinz Huber, presented dry ferementation technology as a source of organic waste management for municipalities at…

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WI Office of Energy Independence

- April 30th, 2009

In April of 2007, Governor Jim Doyle created the Wisconsin Office of Energy Independence (OEI) to lead the state’s effort…

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German Ambassador Visits BIOFerm™ and Viessmann

- April 3rd, 2009

German Ambassador VisitWith a great interest in the connections between Wisconsin and Germany, as well as in climate change and renewable energy …

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GHG Recution Programs and Economies White Paper

- April 3rd, 2009

The US government is working on creating legislation for a greenhouse gas emission reporting program. See  BIOFerm™’s white paper “Carbon…

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BIOFerm™ Plant Videos

- April 2nd, 2009

See footage of BIOFerm™ plants in action, loading input material, collecting biogas and producing renewable energy. Go to the Plant…

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BIOFerm to present at the BIOMASS Conference April 28-30

- March 23rd, 2009

BIOFerm Energy Systems will be presenting at the International BIOMASS Conference & Trade Show at the Portland Convention Center in…

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Check out BIOFerm at the ISH Show in Frankfurt March 10-14 2009

- March 12th, 2009

BIOFerm™ is exhibiting at the Global ISH trade show in Frankfurt this month. The show runs from March 10-14. Come…

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EPA Proposes Mandatory GHG Reporting

- March 11th, 2009

The US EPA has proposed a mandatory GHG reporting rule that would cover 85-90% of total US GHG emissions which…

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

- February 24th, 2009

Passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has ensured a great drive for renewable energy production and…

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Senate Bill S. 306: A bill to promote biogas production, and for other purposes.

- February 23rd, 2009

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Latest BIOFerm Newsletter Available

- February 8th, 2009

The latest BIOFerm newsletter is available now. Download here (only some excerpts are in English).

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BIOFerm Presents at ANLA Clinic

- February 6th, 2009

BIOFerm™ will be represented by BIOFerm™ GmbH (Germany) C.E.O, Mr. Karl Heinz Huber at the American Landscape & Nursery Association…

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BIOFerm Presents at BioCycle International Conference 2009

- February 6th, 2009

BIOFerm™ GmbH (Germany) C.E.O, Mr. Karl Heinz Huber, will be presenting BIOFerm™ technology at the BioCycle International Conference 2009. The…

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