Federal Offset Protocol: Reducing Manure Methane Emissions

Storage of livestock liquid manure in anaerobic conditions (absence of oxygen) in storage systems such as a pit or lagoon produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG). The use of anaerobic digestion, chemical, or mechanical manure treatments can reduce methane emissions.The Reducing Manure Methane Emissions federal offset protocol will create an incentive for farmers, livestock operation owners, and other project developers to implement projects that treat liquid manure to reduce methane em