ATEC

ATEC designs and sells patented biodigesters and electric cook stoves that are purchased by small-scale farmers.  These low-cost biodigesters convert cow and pig manure into energy and fertilizer which saves farmers money while simultaneously protecting groundwater, restoring soil health, and increasing crop yields.  Farmers who use ATEC biodigesters generate an average of 20 tons of fertilizer per year and save farmers over $500.  Beneficial Returns provided three loans to ATEC totaling to help launch and expand its Pay As You Go (PAYGO) sales model.