Carbon Harvest Energy, LLC develops methane gas-to-energy projects integrated with agricultural systems that convert waste and pollutants into valuable green products for the community. In our systems, methane (a greenhouse gas considered to be 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide when released to the atmosphere) is combusted for electrical energy and fed to the grid. Thermal energy from the engines is used to heat greenhouses with closed-loop aquaculture and agriculture operations. Carbon dioxide and other exhaust gases from the generators, combined with the waste produced by the fish, feed algae cultivation systems for biofuels and feed R&D. The goal is to “harvest” waste products and convert them to their highest and best uses. Carbon Harvest is also developing PV solar projects on landfills. In partnership with landfill owners, municipalities and local food producers, Carbon Harvest offers a source of local, renewable energy and a powerful mechanism for a community to take responsibility for its resource use.
Carbon Harvest’s innovative business model linking renewable energy and food production follows principals that incorporate a sustainable approach to the management of wastes and resources. Each closely engineered and professionally managed project benefits from the multiple revenue streams of energy, carbon, fish, and produce. The projects also provide a new model for our imperiled food system by demonstrating the feasibility of larger-scale, year-round, local food production that does not rely upon fossil fuel inputs – a new approach to energy and food security.
By working closely with key community stakeholders during project design and development, including local energy customers, food markets and other producers, Carbon Harvest builds projects that have a high likelihood of success.