Biogas production has been used domestically for decades as a way to manage millions of tons of food, water, and animal waste. Biogas systems recycle waste and produce energy, preventing emissions from entering the atmosphere and nutrients from entering waterways, creating healthier soil, and providing renewable energy. The United States has over 2,000 biogas production sites spread across all 50 states, and several compliance programs provide incentives for renewable natural gas production due to its environmental and energy benefits. Christianson’s team of compliance experts provides verification for renewable natural gas under many of these programs. Continue reading to learn more about biogas and renewable natural gas and how Read More...
Archives for November 2022
Meet Our Expert: Zach Hauser
Title: Compliance Supervisor How long have you worked at Christianson PLLP? I worked as an intern during the Spring of 2015 and started as a full-time staff accountant in December 2015. What are your areas of expertise? I started out working in the Compliance and Audit departments with a focus on the renewable fuels industry and over the years I have become specialized in the Renewable Fuels Standard RIN attest and the Low Carbon Fuels Standard verification work. What is your educational background? I graduated from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota with bachelor of science degrees in accounting and banking/finance. I also hold current credentials as a lead verifier under the Low Carbon Fuels Standard (CA), Read More...
DEED Announces $97M to Boost Small Business
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced that the agency had secured $97 million in new funding to support small businesses. This second wave of funding aims to provide direct loans to newer businesses that are technologically innovative. DEED is now accepting applications, which can be found in their Small Business Hub. Per DEED, all “applicants must be seeking equity investments in a funding round that includes at least one venture capital fund or accredited investor.” The loans will be between $100,000 and $400,000. To be eligible, all participating businesses must meet a variety of criteria outlined in the application process including the primary business must include one or more of the Read More...
Ask the Experts – Competitive Benefits for Small Businesses
Ask The Experts Segment On November 4th, 2022, Joel Gratz, Managing Partner here at Christianson, and Jen Engel, Human Resources joined Bill on KWLM during the "Ask the Experts" segment. This month, Joel, Jen, and Bill took a minute to chat a little about creative ways to make your business's benefits packages more competitive. Listen Here! Read More...