Agency official says landfill gas program has destroyed more than 2 million tons of CO2
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An agency official described the landfill's gas-collection program, saying it has "captured and destroyed the equivalent of over 2,000,000 tons of CO2," supplies renewable natural gas to a local industry partner, runs an on-site generator tied to the grid and provides revenue and odor control benefits.
An agency official described the landfill's gas-collection program and said it has "captured and destroyed the equivalent of over 2,000,000 tons of CO2 with that program alone." The official said the program expands by locating new well sites, installing wells and extending infrastructure to collect more landfill gas.
The official said the bulk of the collected gas is sold to a local industry partner for use as fuel, calling it a form of renewable natural gas produced at the landfill. "So it's kind of a renewable natural gas that you could call it that, coming from our landfill," the official said.
The official also described an on-site generator that runs on landfill gas, providing heat to on-site buildings and generating electricity that is tied into the grid. The official said the program provides added revenue for the city and helps keep costs down for residents and customers who use the landfill. "It's also good for odors," the official added.
The statements in the transcript are attributed to an agency official who did not provide a personal name in the recorded segments. The transcript does not show any formal vote or decision connected to the remarks.
