“This project will ensure that not even garbage goes to waste,” said Michael Hirlehey, site manager. “By investing in landfill-gas-to-energy, we will be developing clean and renewable energy to power homes and also create a more sustainable community.”
Engines are fueled using landfill gas piped from the landfill, which forms as a result of the decomposition of waste. Electricity generated at this facility will be directed to the Ontario grid through Bluewater Power’s distribution system.
“Bluewater Power is pleased to partner with Waste Management on this excellent initiative,” said Tim Vanderheide, chief operating officer, Bluewater Power Generation. “Our goal is to provide value to local communities by providing innovative energy solutions, which is exactly what this green energy project is all about.”
Waste Management owns or operates over 100 landfill-gas-to-energy facilities in North America and plans on having more than 160 in operation by 2013.
Waste Management currently has a landfill gas to energy facility in construction at its Ottawa waste management facility and plans to develop a similar facility at its landfill facility near Napanee. The company also has a landfill gas to energy facility in operation at its Ste. Sophie landfill north of Montreal, which is providing 75% of the energy needs to a the local Cascades paper mill in St. Jerome, Quebec.
“Waste Management pioneered landfill-gas-to-energy technology over two decades ago, and we continue to be a leader in this field,” said Hirlehey. “We are proud to deliver on our commitment to a greener future and to our local communities.”
