This February, ABC will be holding our only planned virtual ABC Operator School program this year. Designed to help operators optimize their biogas systems and reduce costly mistakes, students will attend seven afternoon sessions throughout the month, covering 21 PDH hours of training from the industry’s most expert operators. You’ll learn the skills you need to excel on the job as a digester operator, including how to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot biogas system components.

BIOGAS AMERICAS is the largest biogas conference and tradeshow in North America, and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. BIOGAS AMERICAS is the biggest gathering of the US biogas industry this year and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. This is a “must attend” event for anyone in the business of biogas – a place to meet with like-minded professionals, leadership and decision makers across the industry. With a focus on growing the biogas market through informing, training and networking with potential clients, vendors and industry champions, being part of this event is not an expense, it’s an investment.

Rising fossil fuel costs and environmental concerns are raising interest in the wider use of biogas. As with any capital intensive projects, biogas project developments must make sense on paper before implementation can begin. Yet, these projects often weigh different financial approaches than other energy sources. The American Biogas Council will introduce you to three experienced panelists on their insights into financing models for biogas projects. Highlights include successful financing models for commercial to industrial sized biogas facilities focusing on biogas production: - Considerations for making a project financeable and increasing project success - Financing options for large, industrial scale biogas facilities - Why environmental commodities may add increased value to biogas projects - How real world projects combine local, state, federal, and international financial resources For more info & to register, go to: http://www.americanbiogascouncil.org/about_webinars.asp.

The deadline for Section 1603 is looming - December 31, 2011 is the last day to apply for cash grants for projects that have commenced construction or that are placed in service. What does "commence construction" mean? What are the rules and requirements? Who qualifies and who doesn't? The American Biogas Council has brought together three expert panelists who will address all of these aspects and more. Date: September 29th, 2011 Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Panelists: Amish Shah - Tax Attorney, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP Ellen Neubauer - Grants Program Manager, US Department of the Treasury Catherine Lewis - Business Development Manager, Entec Biogas USA/ Reynolds, Inc. Ted Niblock - General Counsel & Director of Government Affairs, Homeland Renewable Energy (Moderator) There will be an interactive Q&A period, where you may submit your questions directly to the speakers. To register and find out more about this event, http://americanbiogascouncil.org/about_webinars.asp.

On Tuesday, July 12 at 12 PM ET, the American Biogas Council (ABC) will host a webinar exploring federal- and state-level policies that affect the implementation of anaerobic digestion facilities. You will hear from industry legislative experts ML Strategies, experienced DC energy lobbyist and leader in energy and renewable litigation, Stoel Rives, and project developer AgPower Group, a company with hands-on experience dealing with state and federal policy issues. This is your chance to interact with the experts. Registration and More Information • Advanced registration is required ABC Members: Free Non-Members: $100 Email lhoward@ttcorp.com • You only need a computer, internet access, and one hour of your time • Time and Date: Tuesday, July 12 at 12PM ET

Register today to learn effective operation and maintenance strategies to boost your operations and maximize your biogas production. Learn from our panel of seasoned experts on: • Data collection, recording, trending and software • Testing (VFA, alkalinity, etc.) • Pump maintenance • Temperature maintenance (winter heat) • Tank maintenance (grit, floatables) An interactive Q&A period will follow the presentations. You may submit your questions directly to the speakers! Registration ABC member: FREE Email Kaitlan at kbuffin@ttcorp.com to register. Non-members: $89 To purchase access, click here: https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/purchase?sid=1584249&quantity=1&product_id=8 Presenters • Chris Marinucci - Control Systems Integration Manager, O’Brien & Gere • Rolfe Philip - Vice President of Business Development, Yield Energy, Inc. • Shannon Carroll - Agreen Plant Manager, Casella Organics

During this three part series you will hear how leading digester designers, operators and service providers optimize biogas production and tackle safety concerns to increase profits. Each hour long webinar will grant you access to years of digester operator experience and the chance to ask the experts. Register for the series (http://americanbiogascouncil.com/about_webinars.asp ) and receive a $26 discount or join the ABC (https://www.americanbiogascouncil.org/membership_application.asp) and receive complimentary access to this series and all future presentations. Like what you hear? If you decided to join the ABC after attending one or all the webinar(s), your registration fee will go directly to your dues. That's up to a $267 discount (i.e. free money)!!! First in the Series, Feedstock Management: Thursday, August 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET - Waste receiving - offloading, storing, pumping, mixing - Proper BMP (biomethane potential) testing - Pumping & Conveyance - pumping, chop

Review the steps required to preserve use of the Investment Tax Credit in biogas projects before its expiration on December 31, 2013. Learn about the recent IRS notices regarding "Begun Construction" requirements. + What are the rules? + What do they mean to a project owner? + How can vendors support meeting "Begun Construction" requirements? Who should attend: Any stakeholder, developer, vendor or investor who is involved in biogas electricity projects that may be using or considering use of the biogas investment tax credit. An interactive Q&A period will follow the presentations. You may submit your questions directly to the speaker during the webinar

The largest biogas conference and tradeshow in North America, and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council.

BUSINESS OF BIOGAS is the Fall conference from the American Biogas Council for biogas project developers and investors who want to network and learn how to design projects to maximize biogas production and profitability. Through multiple education sessions, receptions, and dedicated networking time at the Four Seasons St. Louis, you’ll be with the people who get things done in the biogas industry and position your company to build better performing biogas systems.

BIOGAS AMERICAS is the biggest gathering of the US biogas industry and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. This is a “must attend” event for anyone in the business of biogas – a place to meet with like-minded professionals, leadership, and decision makers across the industry. With a focus on growing the biogas market through informing, training and networking with potential clients, vendors and industry champions, being part of this event is not an expense, it’s an investment. Whether you are a project developer, equipment supplier, service provider, operator, investor, utility, policy-maker, or anyone whose success depends on the growth and profitability of biogas as a resource, there is no better way to build your business and stay informed of the latest developments in the industry.