The Ontario Biogas Systems Financial Assistance Program is a $9-million investment that will help farmers and agri-food businesses develop and build generating systems that produce clean energy, reduce electricity costs and contribute to local economies.

There are two phases to the program. Phase 1 funding will cover up to 70 per cent of the eligible costs of carrying out a feasibility study, to a maximum of $35,000. Phase 2 funding will cover up to 40 per cent of eligible construction and implementation costs. The maximum total feasibility and construction cost funding is $400,000 for each anaerobic digester system.

For more information on this program, check the OMAFRA webpage at http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/engineer/biogas/index.html or contact the Agriculture Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or email: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca. You can request that the AICC adds your name and contact information to a list if you would like to receive program updates.