Ohio Biogas Plants Face Cleanup Deal and a $15,000 Fine
Published Date: 10/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. and Ohio are teaming up to make sure Renergy, Dovertail Energy, and Emerald Bioenergy fix pollution problems at their biogas plants in Ohio. These companies will pay a $15,000 fine and take steps to clean up their act. You’ve got 30 days from October 19, 2026, to share your thoughts on this plan before it’s final.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Biogas Firms Must Pay Fine and Fix Violations
Renergy, Dovertail Energy, and Emerald Bioenergy must perform injunctive relief to address Clean Air Act violations at their biogas facilities and pay a $15,000 civil penalty. The affected facilities are at 1156 Herr Road, Fairborn, Ohio (Dovetail Facility) and 2279 County Road 156, Cardington, Ohio (Emerald Facility); the consent decree was lodged October 9, 2026 and the $15,000 penalty is based on the defendants' demonstrated limited ability to pay.
30-Day Public Comment Window and Access
The public may submit comments on the proposed Consent Decree for 30 days after the notice publication date of October 19, 2026 (comments due by November 18, 2026). Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, U.S. DOJ--ENRD, P.O. Box 7611, Washington, DC 20044-7611; the proposed Consent Decree can be viewed or downloaded at https://www.justice.gov/enrd/consent-decrees.
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