Current Debate Speaker: Chris Voell

Chris Voell

• Co-Chair Biogas Subcommittee Global Methane Initiative
• Director–AgSTAR, Climate Change Division US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Chris has been a champion for biogas energy, improved waste management and methane mitigation for 30 years. He has worked in the private, non-profit and government sectors and focused both domestically and internationally. In his dual roles as Director-EPA AgSTAR and Co-Chair of the Global Methane Initiative Biogas Subcommittee, Chris advocates for advanced treatment of organic wastes and biogas energy development. He worked previously for Solid Waste Association of North America, SCS Engineers, Cornerstone Environmental, BioCNG, and Aria Energy. Chris served on the Board of Directors of the American Biogas Council, and has degrees in Natural Resources and Forestry.