The Advance: Biogas for Energy Resilience, New Board Directors, Lessons from Denmark
From Waste to Value: Evaluating a Strategic Impact Initiative to Advance Biogas for Rural Economic and Energy Resilience
With deep agricultural roots and a leading role in energy production, Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned to lead in biogas, a low-carbon fuel derived from organic waste like dairy manure and other agricultural byproducts.
Team Pennsylvania is actively evaluating biogas as a strategic opportunity at the intersection of agriculture, energy, innovation, and technology. With thoughtful coordination and cross-sector collaboration, biogas has the potential to drive rural infrastructure investment, create closed-loop energy systems, reduce emissions, and open new markets for Pennsylvania’s agricultural producers. . . . READ ON
Lessons from Denmark: A Path Forward for Scaling Biogas in Pennsylvania
This month, Team Pennsylvania joined partners from across the commonwealth on an international mission to Denmark. The purpose: to understand how large-scale biogas and other renewable natural gas (RNG) technologies are being developed and deployed, and what it would take to bring similar systems to fruition in Pennsylvania. . . . READ ON
Harnessing Waste for Energy: Insights from the Pennsylvania Biogas Workshop
Team Pennsylvania and the PA Department of Agriculture convened a diverse group of farmers, engineers, researchers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates for a biogas workshop, taking a look at the promise and practicalities of biogas technology for the state, and including two site visits. . . . READ ON
IN OTHER NEWS
Team Pennsylvania Welcomes New Directors and Announces New Board Leadership
Team Pennsylvania recently announced the newest additions to its Board of Directors. The board also announced the election of a new private sector co-chair, Tiffany Wilson, President and CEO of the Science Center. . . . READ ON
Pennsylvania Newsmakers
President & CEO Abby Smith joined Pennsylvania Newsmakers and host Steve Aaron to talk about Team Pennsylvania’s unique role as a nonpartisan public-private partnership, the real economic opportunities shaping the Commonwealth’s future, and why collaboration matters more than ever. . . . WATCH THE EPISODE
Armstrong World Industries
Team Pennsylvania staff visited Armstrong World Industries at their headquarters in Lancaster, PA. Founded in 1860, Armstrong is far from a legacy manufacturer, actively innovating, incorporating additive manufacturing and launching energy-efficient solutions. . . . READ ON
Welcome Becky Edwards
Becky Edwards joined Team Pennsylvania last month as Operations Coordinator, supporting day-to-day office functions by keeping schedules, meetings, and spaces running efficiently and smoothly. She brings over 10 years of project management, client services, and organizational experience across multiple industries. Welcome to the team, Becky!
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Max Crumlich
Since joining Team Pennsylvania in 2019 as an intern, Max’s role has evolved significantly. Over the past six years, his work has centered on two key areas: the people who make Team Pennsylvania what it is – board members, staff, and partners; and the resources that keep the organization moving forward. . . . READ ON