Biochar developer says first‑of‑its‑kind Vermont plant in permitting process

Apr 17, 2025

Synergy Bioproducts told the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry Committee it is pursuing permits for a biochar and energy facility in Linden, citing local feedstock markets and stated environmental benefits; company said it holds DEC air and stormwater permits and is undergoing a Section 248 review.

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Evan Folio, owner of Synergy Bioproducts, told the House Agriculture, Food Resiliency & Forestry Committee that his company is pursuing permits to build a commercial biochar facility in the Linden industrial park and that the project would include on‑site power generation.

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