Biomethane Emissions Reduction, Capture, and Utilization Program
Page describing the Biomethane program
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Biomethane Program is a competitive grant program that prioritizes projects with significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, reliable feedstock sources, strong feasibility and readiness, hard-to-decarbonize end uses, and meaningful economic and community benefits. It is funded by the U.S. EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants, supports the development of community-based systems that put biomethane to use, effectively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
IEPA aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing $250K–$2M per-project grants that promote greenhouse gas reduction through innovative biomethane capture and utilization systems.
Example projects include:
- Landfills: Turn waste gas into clean energy.
- Wastewater Facilities: Capture methane from sewage treatment and convert into fuel.
- Organic Waste: Turn organic byproducts (food and yard waste) into clean fuel.
- Agricultural Waste: Convert crop residue into renewable gas.
- Livestock Farms: Convert manure into renewable energy.
See the IEPA Biomethane Emissions Reduction, Capture, and Utilization Program page for further details.
Services provided by the Clean Industry Concierge include:
- Technical Assistance: Includes grant application guidance, equipment sizing & modelling, baseline emissions calculations, and resources to enhance environmental performance. Visit the Assistance section of this website for more information and to request assistance.
- Industry Planning & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate outreach and communication between manufacturers, communities, and partner organizations to promote collaboration and support.
- Carbon Credit Facilitation: Ensure that farmers and operators can capitalize on previously untapped revenue streams, effectively turning sustainable practices into financial benefits.
Who can apply for this IEPA grant? Eligible sectors include agriculture, food waste, wastewater treatment, landfills, food and organic waste, and many more!
Project requirements:
- Projects should reduce emissions by capturing and utilizing biomethane in hard-to-decarbonize applications, including industrial thermal processes, power generation, and other end uses.
- Projects should provide environmental, economic, and community benefits.
Questions? Contact us.