Energy: Page 26
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Bill Gates, Total invest millions in biomass conversion technology
The investment will expand Renmatix's Plantrose technology which can create bioplastics and biofuel.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 29, 2016 -
Energy Bag program for hard-to-recycle plastics comes to Omaha, NE
Drink pouches, detergent pods, chip bags and other plastics will be collected in special orange bags and used as cement kiln fuel.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 23, 2016 -
Lockheed Martin opens WTE facility in New York
The facility will use advanced gasification technology from Concord Blue to create energy from wood waste.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 22, 2016 -
New legislation expected to boost California biomass industry
Gov. Jerry Brown is expected to sign a bill requiring utilities to use biomass facilities for dead tree disposal.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 20, 2016 -
Veolia wins $1.3B WTE contract in England
This is the latest in a series of recent U.K. deals that indicate the company isn't fazed by the pending Brexit.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 14, 2016 -
Report: Venture capital funding for recycling tech increased 186% since 2011
Lux Research also found that funding for waste-to-energy technologies has dropped by about 50% since 2014.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 8, 2016 -
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 -
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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 -
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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
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