ABOUT US
Our Company
Phase 3 Renewables is a trade name of Phase 3 Developments & Investments, LLC. The company started operations in 2005 and qualifies as a small, women-owned business.
As a fast growing company in the emerging renewable energy industry, we specialize in the development and commercialization of waste to renewable energy systems and biobased products for agricultural producers.
Our Client Focus
We stand apart in the industry by offering you a full scope of services. You select the level of services and specific products to meet the needs of your project. We can help you start from the ground up or work with you to expand your existing operation.
Phase 3 Renewables provides services spanning the range of project concept through post-implementation. With years of Finance, Contract Negotiation, Project Management and Engineering experience, we can help you maximize your investment and allow you to stay focused on your farm.
Our professional services include:
- Consulting and Feasibility Modeling
- Funding Support
- Engineering & Project Management
- Off-farm Revenues Sales Support
- On-going Operational Support
As an Integrated System Provider, Phase 3 Renewables offers a variety of systems related to energy production and valuable organic by-products. Each system can produce useable and marketable products that can create cost savings and/or extra income for your business.
Our systems offered include:
Because each project has unique aspects and many alternatives, Phase 3 Renewables has developed a proprietary decision-support software tool called PATHWAYS 2 PROFIT™. The tool integrates data from your specific site and other operating systems around the world to provide the financial and operational perspective needed to make informed system choices.
Our Technology Focus
We feel strongly about the importance of investing both time and resources in new technologies and approaches to make systems both less expensive to buy, build and operate and to provide optimum revenue options and return for your operation by ensuring they run reliably.
We take pride in our achievements and innovations within our industry.
- We managed the development and implementation of the first complete mix Anaerobic Digester in Michigan.
- We provided the systems and project management for the first farm operation in the United States to produce both electricity and pipeline quality gas.
- We were the project designer and manager for the first anaerobic digestion system on a swine facility in Michigan.
- We were the first to develop pelletized fertilizer from biofibers.
- We were the first to develop optimized co-feeding of ethanol and biodiesel byproducts.
- We provided the first U.S. on-farm biomass-to-truck fuel upgrading and compression system.
Our Associates
Our Associates have extensive experience in biobased products including upgraded biogas, fermentation processes, anaerobic digestion, logistic manufacturing equipment, purchasing, financial management, and marketing. Managers come from farming families, and formal qualifications include: electrical, mechanical and biosystems engineering; general contracting, and licensed electrical contractor.
Norma McDonald - Operating Manager
Norma provides general management, sales, marketing and project design. Norma grew up on a
100-acre farm in Zeeland, Michigan, the youngest of 10 children. After serving as an officer in the
US Marines, she joined Procter & Gamble of Cincinnati, where she held a variety of positions in
chemical purchasing, business development and intellectual property monetization, including five
years focused on the commercialization of biodegradable plastics derived from fermentation and
three years purchasing the company's $400 million+ of detergent enzymes. After leaving P&G,
she returned to her agricultural roots, having a passion for commercialization of farm
waste-to-energy systems and synergistic bio-based products.
Norma has often been a Conference speaker and is an active proponent with government
officials for program expansions / enhancements related to renewable energy.
Linda Stephenson - Financial Manager
Linda provides financial management, grant administration, and carbon market management.
Linda also grew up on a farm in Zeeland, Michigan. Her career has provided her a diversified
background in Purchasing and Finance. She has 20+ years experience at both $billion
multi-plant manufacturing firms as well as start-up service companies. Her practical
experiences include; Strategic Sourcing / Supplier Development, Staff and Project Management,
Strategic and Financial Planning, Fixed Asset Management and Cost Accounting.
Andrew Austin - Biosystems Engineer
Andrew is a graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Bio-Energy and Agricultural
Engineering. He is responsible for design, engineering, construction, management, monitoring
and operational optimization of biomass plants.
Larry Kruse - Project Engineer
Larry Kruse acts as the primary contact and supervises the activities of the mechanical and
electrical subcontractors, as well as the start up and commissioning activities at the biogas
upgrading plants. Since retiring from BP, plc. in 2002, he has consulted on various petrochemical
and bioenergy projects. Mr. Kruse is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a BS in Chemical
Engineering and has 32 years in the oil and petrochemical industry.
Dr Andrew Peene - Technical Specialist
Dr Andrew Peene is a specialist in Microbial Engineering and Biological System Optimization.
Scott Prins - Gas, Electrical and General Contractor
Scott provides biogas upgrading, electricity, and general contracting services.
Steve Weeber - Construction Site Supervisor
Steve performs Construction work and provides Site Supervision.
Carol Ratajczyk - Support Specialist
Carol provides support with purchasing, grant applications, carbon trading and other general
office responsibilities.
Key Relationships
Phase 3 Renewables has teamed with outstanding firms to bring your project the expertise required to ensure seamless coordination between each group of specialists.
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Organic Waste Systems, NV (Belgium and Ohio) – 20 years anaerobic digestion system development and construction |
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Specialty Concrete Construction, LLC – Construction of anaerobic digestion tanks |
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Kaeb Sales, Inc. – Design and Equipment for material handling |
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Wastewater Management, LLC – Engineering and Construction of advanced downstream treatment processes |
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Newkirk Electric/Theka Engineering – Engineering and Construction of electrical systems and controls |
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EnerX Technologies, LLC – Sales and Marketing in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois |
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QuestAir Technologies, Ltd – Proprietary biogas upgrading systems for pipeline quality natural gas and hydrogen production |
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Heat Transfer International Inc – Custom designed process equipment, specializing in biomass gasification/electric power generation systems |