This virtual tour of Vanguard Renewables’ new anaerobic co-digester in Salisbury was part of VORS 2021. The facility began operating in late 2020 and recycles commercial food waste and manure from a milking herd of 900+ to create tons of environmental, social, and community benefits. Unlike grid-connected AD’s, this project represents critical technological advancements and several firsts for Vermont, including a phosphorus removal system and an end product of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Vanguard Renewables’ process also creates a low-carbon fertilizer and natural animal bedding for the farm, as well as no-cost energy from a combined heat-and-power generator (CHP) and local odor controls.

Video time stamps:

• The tour starts at 2:25

• Q&A with Billy Connelly and Lance Butler starts at 19:52