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Converting Household Waste into Clean Power
Republic Services is celebrating our newest renewable energy project, at Blue Ridge Landfill in Texas. The facility will provide enough electricity to power more than 4,000 homes annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Byline: BTB Editor
October 30, 2019 / Time to read: 5 minUsing waste to make clean power is win-win, and Republic Services is doing just that with 75 renewable energy projects across the nation, including one of our newest facilities, at the
Landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) projects use advanced technology to capture methane as organic waste breaks down. The methane is then processed to meet natural gas pipeline quality specifications, converting organic waste into a clean fuel and energy source – and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
“As a leader in our industry, we strive to do the right thing and be a good neighbor,” Area President Rich Kang said. “With this innovative renewable energy facility right here in our community, we are using the latest technology to capture the byproduct of our solid waste and convert it into renewable energy that protects our local environment and provides a clean fuel source.”
The new facility has the capacity to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of more than 51,000 cars on local roads, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It will generate enough electricity to power more than 4,000 homes annually.
The Blue Ridge facility, which replaces an older renewable energy project at the site, is one of Republic’s 10 renewable energy projects in Texas. Innovative technology like renewable energy projects help protect our planet for generations to come.
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