DANVILLE, Ill. - Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its new landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, owned by Republic Services™. This facility is set to capture landfill gas and convert it into RNG, which is a cleaner alternative to diesel fuel for vehicles.
The Brickyard RNG plant has the capacity to produce over 500,000 Dekatherms per year and is capable of processing 2,000 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of raw landfill gas. The RNG produced has the potential to reduce more than 27,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This is equivalent to the carbon sequestration from nearly 326,000 acres of forests, contributing to cleaner air and public health improvements.
Tim Oudman, Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) SVP of Sustainability Innovation, emphasized the project's alignment with their 2030 sustainability goals, which include a target to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas. The Brickyard RNG facility is part of a broader collaboration between Ameresco and Republic Services, marking their 12th renewable energy project together, with another 10 projects in various stages of development.
Michael Bakas, Executive Vice President of Ameresco, highlighted the importance of such partnerships in creating dispatchable baseload resources from waste, enhancing the nation's energy security and moving towards a carbon-neutral future.
The completion of this project is a step forward in the decarbonization efforts and economic growth, offering a sustainable solution by turning waste into clean energy. The project's success is a testament to Ameresco's commitment to developing and operating renewable energy assets that contribute to decarbonization and energy resiliency.
It should be noted that the initiation of commercial operations for this energy asset does not necessarily correlate with immediate revenue for Ameresco, nor does it indicate trends in the company's overall assets. This project was accounted for in the company's assets in development as of September 30, 2023.
This report is based on a press release statement and provides a factual overview of the new RNG facility's capabilities and its environmental impact.
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