Animal Waste – Part of Missouri’s Energy Solution
Mon, Apr 19, 2010
Missouri, as one of the top animal producing states in the nation, is on the precipice of a major, if not controversial, renewable energy opportunity. Animal waste creates methane gas, which can be converted into electricity that can power neighboring homes and schools. Missouri’s energy portfolio is at a critical crossroads– as we currently rely on imported fossil fuels for over 80% of our energy needs. To address this imbalance, Missouri took a first step, enacting a Renewable Energy Standard that will require 15 percent of the state’s energy to come from renewable sources by 2021.
