Dive summary:

• The New York Branch of the American Public Works Association has awarded the Madison County Landfill with the platinum award for their solar cover project.
• The platinum was awarded in the environmental category at the annual Engineering Excellence Awards.
• The solar cover from the landfill provides 50% of the electricity to run the ARC Recycling Center at the Buyea Road Landfill site.

From the article:

The 46th annual Engineering Excellence Awards is an evening set aside to recognize the many achievements of New York’s world-class consulting engineering firms. EEA project entries are viewed annually by a distinguished panel of judges on the basis of uniqueness and originality; technical value to the engineering profession; social and economic considerations and success in meeting client goals. In 2013, 123 projects were honored, with 26 Diamond Awards and 97 Platinum, Gold and Silver awards presented.

In 2011, the Solar Array was selected by the Central New York Branch of the American Public Works Association to receive the Environmental Project of the Year Award. ...