Ameresco and Republic Services Launch Another Renewable Natural Gas Facility

Ameresco, a leading cleantech integrator, and Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry, have announced the successful completion of another renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Lee County Landfill in Dixon, Illinois. This marks the 15th completion of a renewable energy facility developed in collaboration between the two companies, with many more facilities in various stages of development, permitting, and construction.

Key Takeaways:

• The Lee County facility captures naturally occurring landfill gas and processes it into pipeline-quality RNG, a low-carbon transportation fuel that displaces fossil fuel usage.
• The facility is designed to process 4,500 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of raw landfill gas, transforming what was previously flared gas into a valuable renewable energy resource.
• Environmental impact projections estimate the facility will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 61,000 metric tons per year, equivalent to eliminating emissions from over 70,000,000 gallons of gasoline consumption or approximately 1,500,000 barrels of oil.
• The project strongly aligns with both Illinois' renewable energy goals and Republic Services' sustainability commitments, aiming to achieve 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050.
• The successful completion of this project demonstrates the continued partnership between Ameresco and Republic Services, leading to projects that reduce emissions, support energy demand growth and resiliency, and bring meaningful investment to local communities.

Statistics:

• 15th completion of a renewable energy facility developed in collaboration between Republic Services and Ameresco.
• 4,500 standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) of raw landfill gas processed at the Lee County facility.
• 61,000 metric tons per year of carbon dioxide emissions reduced.
• Equivalent to eliminating emissions from over 70,000,000 gallons of gasoline consumption or approximately 1,500,000 barrels of oil.
• Illinois' renewable energy goals: 40% by 2030 and 100% clean energy by 2050.

Sources:

• Ameresco, Inc. press release: "Ameresco and Republic Services Launch Another Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Lee County Landfill"
• Ameresco, Inc. website: www.ameresco.com
• Republic Services, Inc. website: RepublicServices.com
• U.S. Energy website: www.us-energy.com