Energy: Page 28
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Utah city backs out of $120M WTE project with Navitus Renewable Industries
Officials say the company hasn't met contract obligations and are now skeptical of the plan's viability.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2016 -
Blue Sphere WTE facility nears completion with 'White Test' process
The 5.2 megawatt biogas facility in Charlotte, NC will use food waste to generate renewable energy.
By Kristin Musulin • Aug. 30, 2016 -
BioEnergy Hawaii to begin construction on $50M resource recovery facility next year
The mixed waste processing project aims to divert 70% of incoming material from the local landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 24, 2016 -
California residents skeptical of plans for new AD facility
Anaergia has a proven track record with anaerobic digestion facilities, but local residents are concerned about potential odors.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 22, 2016 -
Minneapolis may give WTE contract to local company over Covanta
While Covanta has operated the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center for decades, another company's bid is lower.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 19, 2016 -
Republic Services, Covanta featured on 'Clean200' list
A new list highlights the top 200 companies involved in the clean energy economy.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 18, 2016 -
Maine WTE battle could be going to court over permit appeal
The Penobscot Energy Recovery Company, the region's current processor, is attempting to derail a new WTE project.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Oregon Covanta facility to begin accepting new medical waste from Stericycle
The imports will offset existing solid waste tonnages and help the facility reach full capacity.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 16, 2016 -
Some Maine towns still can't decide where they stand in state WTE debate
Four municipalities plan to give residents a narrow choice about waste disposal on the ballot this November.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 11, 2016 -
York County, PA to begin construction of ash recovery facility this month
The $14 million project will help divert residual WTE waste from the Covanta-operated facility.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 8, 2016 -
GM plants recognized by EPA for using landfill gas as energy
The company's Orion and Fort Wayne Assembly plants were ranked among the top 10 largest users of on-site green power.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
Planned closure of Covanta facility has ripple effects for Massachusetts city
The city of Pittsfield would have to export waste, and the country's only currency manufacturer would lose an electricity source.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 3, 2016 -
TCEQ requires Texas city to upgrade landfill gas system—at cost of $5.5M
Due to increased gas levels, Amarillo will need to spend more money than it has in the landfill improvement fund on new control equipment.
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 1, 2016 -
Wheelabrator reaches financial close on new WTE facility in UK
Wheelabrator Kemsley will process more than 600,000 tons of waste per year.
By Cole Rosengren • July 29, 2016 -
Los Angeles County landfill looks at anaerobic digestion as way to expand site's lifespan
A study will be conducted on the feasibility of processing green waste at the Scholl Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
Republic Services, Mas Energy open new landfill gas-to-energy project in Georgia
Republic lists this project as part of their Blue Planet sustainability initiative, which aims to decrease carbon emissions.
By Cole Rosengren • July 22, 2016 -
I scream, you scream: Veolia partnership will turn ice cream waste into energy
Byproduct from manufacturer R&R Ice Cream will be converted to biogas for heating homes.
By Cole Rosengren • July 21, 2016 -
Pinellas County recognized for having highest recycling rate in Florida
The county's 89% diversion rate for 2015 includes construction and demolition debris and waste-to-energy credits.
By Cole Rosengren • July 19, 2016 -
Veolia signs 5-year contract to help boost performance of Michigan AD facility
The company has been selected by Sustainable Partners to help manage Lowell Energy AD.
By Cole Rosengren • July 15, 2016 -
Milwaukee sewerage district doubles down on landfill gas plan
Pending approval by the state, Waste Management will provide gas from its Metro landfill in Franklin, WI.
By Cole Rosengren • July 12, 2016 -
Ener-Core moves away from manufacturing its own landfill gas-to-energy equipment
The company signed a license agreement giving Dresser-Rand exclusive rights to manufacture and sell its power oxidizers.
By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2016 -
Waste-to-energy facility moves ahead in Maine despite questions of viability
Draft permits have been approved for the $69 million facility, but it still hasn't reached the minimum tonnage commitment goal.
By Cole Rosengren • July 6, 2016 -
Hitachi Zosen planning waste-to-energy expansion in South Asia, Middle East
The Japanese company wants to become more involved in WTE through mergers and acquisitions in the next two years.
By Cole Rosengren • July 5, 2016 -
Dong Energy REnescience plant contracts with enzyme supplier to clean waste
The U.K. facility will use enzymes to "wash" organic waste as part of a multistep sorting process.
By Cole Rosengren • June 30, 2016 -
Lancaster County, PA enters long-term ash processing contract
A $14 million facility will be built near the Frey Farm Landfill to extract metals from combustion ash
By Cole Rosengren • June 29, 2016