At Baker Tilly our waste-to-energy expertise crosses the entire food and beverage value chain including growers, ranchers, packers, processors, brokers, distributors, retailers, food service and suppliers.

More than 200 food and beverage manufacturers and distributors count on us for consulting, transaction, and accounting services. Reducing waste stream costs starts with a clear understanding of all the variables. We understand waste-to-energy components and take an extensive, customized approach to your desire to control disposal costs while focusing on maximizing financial and environmental benefits for you. 

A specialized approach to meet your manufacturing waste disposal challenges
Our unique team consists of experts with backgrounds ranging from energy, utilities, manufacturing, and government sector to provide unparalleled experience and assistance in managing the following waste-to-energy project phases:

Project planning

• Develop a comprehensive project plan and timeline with key milestones
• Waste stream analysis from the manufacturer and utility perspectives, gathering all project variables and associated costs (flow rates, BOD, COD, TSS, phosphorous, etc.)
• Due diligence and feasibility studies including: financial modeling, evaluation of monetary incentives (tax credits, grants, low/no interest loan programs, etc.),Fatal flaw analysis, and bottom line benefit

Project development

• Contract solicitation and development (feedstock supply, equipment, etc.)
• Site control negotiations (lease, purchase, etc.)
• Permitting, zoning & environmental reviews
• Public relations
• Energy offtake including: Independent system operator grid interconnection (maneuvering through the queue), and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) solicitation and negotiation

Project funding procurement and implementation

• We can assemble all project data (contracts, financial models, market studies, etc.) for review by potential lenders/investors
• Meeting facilitation with interested parties
• Funding terms and conditions negotiation
• Final closing support

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