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8.0 MW Biogas Power Plant Nets Positive Cash Flow of $13 Million Over 15 Years

Location: Plainwell, MI

Industry: Protein Production

Onsite Power Generation Offsets Utility-Derived Energy During On-Peak Hours

Ally recently partnered with a major global protein producer to construct an onsite power generation plant at their Plainwell, Michigan facility. The plant utilizes biogas produced onsite and upgraded generators that provide a 90% reduction of key pollutants to ensure the plant complies with Michigan carbon monoxide (CO) atmospheric release regulations.

Ally Tariff Experts Design Project for Maximum Economic Benefit

Though the plant is capable of providing for 100% of the facility’s electricity needs, to get the highest cost savings benefit, it is currently being used as a “peaker-plant,” providing energy in conjunction with power from the local utility. The plant supplies power to the facility during the utility’s peak pricing hours.

Project Benefits

  • Plant provides 100% energy security in the event of a power outage.
  • If tariff or grid economics change, plant output schedule can be adjusted as necessary for full financial benefit.

Project Funding

  • 30% Biogas Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)
  • PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Funding Structure
    • Loan is repaid as assessment on property tax bill.
    • Loan is attached to property as opposed to property owner.
    • Loan interest is tax deductible as a business expense.

“Because of Ally’s unique tariff expertise, we were able to identify maximum economic benefits. The combination of the biogas tax credits, PACE funding, and peaker-plant operational strategy delivered economics that far exceed what is customary for these types of projects.”

–Troy Knight, Vice President Distributed Energy Resource, Ally Energy

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Plainwell Biogas Plant
by the Numbers

Annually, the Plainwell biogas plant generates:

11,743,580
kWh of electricity

With a net CO2e offset of:

3,168
metric tons

The project’s total emissions reduction is equivalent to:

3,490,701
pounds of coal burned

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Ally senior accountant, Tim French has a diverse accounting background, with much of his experience being in the construction industry and related fields. A skilled communicator, Tim’s work with Ally includes fielding vendor questions and preparing job costing assets, as well as managing sales tax and billing.

Tim works in Ally’s San Marcos Office.

Randy Sounakhen

Project Coordinator

With a focus on strategic execution and relationship-building, Randy provides both administrative and technical coordination support for Ally projects. Prior to joining Ally, Randy worked at lighting and electrical construction outfit, Facility Solutions Group. His years of lighting industry experience –  in warehouse management and customer relations – informs his work and helps him better understand both the client and supplier sides of project coordination.

 

Randy has a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from MidAmerica Nazerene University.

Michael Pullen

Sr. Project Manager, Power Quality

With a background that includes estimating, purchasing and general project management, and specialization in industries including manufacturing, food production, printing and plastics, Michael oversees Ally’s Power Factor Correction projects from a vantage point that considers the entire electrical system. Michael has fifty years’ experience in electrical construction and service, with thirteen of those years dedicated to projects related to Power Factor Correction. Michael leads Ally’s Power Quality team with an eye on efficiency and a dedication to delivering the utmost in cost savings to Ally clients.

Michael holds a master electrician’s license in the state of Texas.

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