White Paper by Intprocon
Modern livestock farms are under pressure — from volatile feed and energy costs to mounting sustainability requirements and risks of nutrient runoff. But what if the solution isn't outside your operation, but inside it—literally?
EnerLoop™ by Intprocon turns manure and organic waste into renewable biogas and electricity. That energy is then reinvested to power on-farm feed production and fertilize crop systems — creating a closed-loop that reduces costs, emissions, and external dependencies.
This white paper explores how EnerLoop™ empowers progressive livestock farms to:
Whether you're managing 1,000+ cows or scaling a self-manufactured feed program, EnerLoop™ transforms daily waste into long-term profitability and operational control.
Are you still paying to waste your farm's most valuable resource?
Every day, livestock farms lose money, energy, and nutrients — all by treating manure as a liability instead of a strategic asset. With feed and energy prices skyrocketing, nutrient runoff driving regulatory scrutiny, and pressure mounting for sustainable practices, relying on external suppliers and outdated waste systems is no longer just inefficient — it's a financial and environmental risk.
EnerLoop™ by Intprocon flips the script. This closed-loop solution transforms manure into renewable biogas, which then powers on-farm feed production and fertilizes the next crop cycle. From one system, farms can reduce emissions, reclaim energy, and cut costs — all while unlocking new revenue streams through carbon credits and compliance incentives.
Backed by proven anaerobic digestion and energy conversion technologies, EnerLoop™ is designed for real-world integration. Whether you're managing 1,000+ cows or scaling up feed production, this system lets you operate more independently — and more profitably — than ever before.
If you're exploring ways to break free from grid dependence, external feed volatility, or unsustainable nutrient management, this white paper will show you what your farm has been missing — and how to reclaim it.
For decades, manure has been seen as a disposal problem. But with the rise of anaerobic digestion (AD) and on-farm energy systems, this perspective is quickly becoming obsolete. EnerLoop™ repositions manure as a renewable asset—a raw material that can power your operation, reduce environmental impact, and lower your input costs.
Dairy farms with over 1,000 cows generate enough organic waste daily to fuel significant energy systems. According to the USDA, a 2,000-head dairy farm can produce 55,000+ gallons of manure per day — enough to generate 350–400 kWh of electricity using biogas. Instead of trucking waste off-site or paying for nutrient management programs, farms can now turn that flow into power and profit.
EnerLoop™ captures this potential through tailored anaerobic digestion and energy conversion systems. Once biogas is generated, it is fed to combined heat and power (CHP) units or ORC engines, producing electricity and heat for immediate on-farm use. The process also produces digestate — a nutrient-rich byproduct that replaces synthetic fertilizer.
By investing in closed-loop systems like EnerLoop™, livestock producers shift from reactive waste handling to proactive resource optimization. The result? A cleaner farm, lower utility bills, and a new layer of operational control.
Feed is one of the highest costs on a livestock farm — often accounting for 50–70% of total operating expenses. With volatile grain markets, global disruptions, and rising drying and milling costs, producers are increasingly turning to self-manufactured feed strategies. But running an on-site feed mill or dryer requires energy — and that's where many stop short.
EnerLoop™ makes self-powered feed production not only possible, but profitable. By converting manure into biogas and then into electricity, EnerLoop™ creates an on-site power source that directly supports feed-processing tasks such as milling, pelleting, and drying. Instead of relying on the grid or diesel generators, farms reinvest their waste to achieve feed autonomy.
For livestock farms already managing their own rations or interested in installing feed systems, EnerLoop™ closes the loop. And beyond cost savings, the environmental impact is substantial. Powering feed systems with biogas rather than fossil fuels significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports compliance with methane-reduction targets.
In a world where input prices and regulatory requirements are anything but stable, the ability to power feed from within gives farmers more than just savings — it offers resilience. EnerLoop™ doesn't just cut your feed bill. It protects your business model.
One of the hidden pain points for livestock producers is nutrient loss. When manure is overapplied or improperly managed, it leads to runoff — polluting waterways, damaging soil health, and inviting regulatory scrutiny. But what if the same nutrients could be recaptured, refined, and used to grow your next crop?
EnerLoop™ includes a digestate recovery strategy that enables farms to extract value from what's traditionally considered waste. The anaerobic digestion process produces a nutrient-rich byproduct — digestate — which can be separated into solid and liquid components using Solid-Liquid Separation (SLS) systems. The solid fraction becomes organic fertilizer, and the liquid provides additional nutrients for field application or irrigation.
According to the EPA, farms that properly use digestate can reduce their dependence on synthetic fertilizers by 30–40%, lowering input costs and improving soil structure. Plus, digestate application supports regenerative practices and prepares farms for future sustainability standards.
EnerLoop™ doesn't just handle manure — it helps you close the nutrient loop. With the right plan, your farm becomes both the producer and consumer of its own fertilizer, enhancing crop yields, reducing runoff risk, and building a healthier ecosystem.
Methane regulations and carbon accounting are no longer the future — they're here now. Livestock producers face growing expectations to cut emissions and report sustainability metrics. But with the right systems in place, those pressures can be turned into revenue.
EnerLoop™ positions livestock farms to participate in voluntary and regulated carbon markets by reducing methane emissions and generating quantifiable offsets. Biogas systems can reduce methane emissions from manure storage by 80–9generatingting verified carbon credits. Additionally, replacing fossil fuels with biogas-generated power allows farms to claim renewable energy certificates (RECs).
In states or countries with active carbon trading programs, these credits can be sold — sometimes generating $10–$50 per metric ton of CO₂e reduced. For a 1,500-cow dairy farm with well-managed AD, this could mean thousands in new annual revenue — not to mention a stronger ESG profile and greater access to sustainability-linked financing.
EnerLoop™ includes carbon modeling and verification support as part of its implementation roadmap. So instead of compliance being a cost, it becomes a competitive edge — a way to align profit with performance, and policy with progress.
Traditionally, vertical integration — controlling feed, energy, and nutrient flows in-house — was reserved for mega-operations or cooperatives. But technologies like EnerLoop™ make it viable for mid-sized producers, empowering them to operate with more independence and less exposure to external risk.
From manure to electricity, feed to fertilizer, EnerLoop™ connects systems that were once siloed. This not only improves efficiency but also strengthens the business model. Farms no longer need to choose between sustainability and profitability — they achieve both.
And in today's economy, resilience is everything. With grid instability, price spikes, and uncertain regulatory environments, farms that control more of their inputs are better positioned to scale, adapt, and thrive.
EnerLoop™ democratizes the advantages of vertical integration. Whether you're managing 1,000 or 10,000 head, it's time to stop thinking of manure as a problem — and start thinking of it as your farm's most valuable asset.
Every load of manure, every kilowatt of lost energy, and every truckload of purchased feed is part of a broken system — one that costs more, pollutes more, and leaves your farm vulnerable to forces you can't control.
EnerLoop™ by Intprocon offers a way out. It's more than technology — it's a system-wide shift. By capturing waste, converting it into energy, and reinvesting that power into feed production and fertilizer use, you gain more than savings — you gain control.
You're not just cutting costs — you're building a cleaner, more independent farm economy. One where your waste powers your future, your crops grow from your herd's nutrients, and your operation runs more efficiently, with lower emissions and stronger margins.
So ask yourself:
What would it mean for your farm if you could power your feed mill, fuel your fields, and reduce your energy bills — all with your own waste?
The technology exists. The model works. The results are measurable. The next move is yours.
It's time to close the loop.
Let's build a farm system that feeds itself— nd your future.