Biogas and renewable energy development continue to be one of the most exciting sectors in the entire US, offering fantastic opportunities for career development, higher salaries and learning new skills.
As part of our commitment to both the field and professionals working in Biogas, we’re exploring the top US states based on biogas and energy recruitment, looking at potential expansion as well as the economic and climate-based benefits.
What are the Top US States for Biogas and Energy Recruitment?
Here are the top seven US states for Biogas operations and potential for energy recruitment across the space, according to data from the American Biogas Council:
1. California
California has 411 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 1,377 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 55
Wastewater: 145
Agriculture: 180
Food Waste: 31
The report by the ABC suggests that if California’s potential were met, it could provide:
283 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 3,106,800 homes.
$43.6 billion in capital investment, 84,000 construction jobs and 4,120 long-term jobs to operate the system.
2. Texas
Texas has 81 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 817 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 30
Wastewater: 33
Agriculture: 15
Food Waste: 2
The report by the ABC suggests that if Texas’ potential were met, it could provide:
155.7 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 1,823,300 homes.
$27 billion in capital investment, 42,500 construction jobs and 2,600 long-term jobs to operate the system.
3. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 172 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 716 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 45
Wastewater: 82
Agriculture: 33
Food Waste: 6
The report by the ABC suggests that if Pennsylvania’s potential were met, it could provide:
135 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 1,642,200 homes.
$19.2 billion in capital investment, 35,400 construction jobs and 2,060 long-term jobs to operate the system.
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4. Michigan
Michigan has 134 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 597 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 42
Wastewater: 68
Agriculture: 20
Food Waste: 3
The report by the ABC suggests that if Michigan’s potential were met, it could provide:
98.7 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 1,189,500 homes.
$14.7 billion in capital investment, 31,400 construction jobs and 1,600 long-term jobs to operate the system.
5. New York
New York has 185 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 652 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 24
Wastewater: 118
Agriculture: 38
Food Waste: 5
The report by the ABC suggests that if New York’s potential were met, it could provide:
91.4 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 1,035,000 homes.
$18.1 billion in capital investment, 33,600 construction jobs and 1,900 long-term jobs to operate the system.
6. Georgia
Georgia has 41 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 299 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 21
Wastewater: 16
Agriculture: 3
Food Waste: 1
The report by the ABC suggests that if Georgia’s potential were met, it could provide:
85.2 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 1,051,000 homes.
$9.7 billion in capital investment, 16,000 construction jobs and 966 long-term jobs to operate the system.
7. Virginia
Virginia has 73 Biogas facilities currently operational, with potential for 247 overall. The operational Biogas facilities can be broken down into the following:
Landfill: 28
Wastewater: 22
Agriculture: 21
Food Waste: 1
The report by the ABC suggests that if Virginia’s potential were met, it could provide:
76.8 billion cubic ft of renewable natural gas.
Enough power to cover 943,000 homes.
$7.3 billion in capital investment, 13,000 construction jobs and 776 long-term jobs to operate the system.
So what does this tell us?
Ultimately, the data here reinforces just how strong the current Biogas market is across the United States and the potential the market holds.
If we take into account the potential of just the top three states in the entire country, there’s potential for:
$89.8b in capital investment
161,900 construction jobs to bring everything on-line.
8,780 long-term jobs to ensure daily operation.
These are huge numbers and key examples of why the Biogas industry is potentially so lucrative for energy professionals.