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Trump confirms RFS commitment, Pruitt concerned over fraud, enforcement issues
A group of Republican senators released a joint statement following the meeting, saying it was productive in working toward protecting oil refiners and biofuel producers who benefit from the Renewable Fuel Standard.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 11, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
Report: 'Misleading' zero waste goals could send more waste to landfills
Following a recent GAIA report about waste-to-energy, City College's Earth Engineering Center fired back with a detailed rebuttal.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2017 -
Covanta's new Dublin WTE facility completes final performance test
The plant completed this final step, and announced full capacity operations, in the same week that a court case over a safety incident moved forward.
By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 4, 2017 -
Finalized RFS volumes higher than initially proposed
Legislators and industry representatives expressed some disappointment with the 2018 volumes for cellulosic biofuel.
By Cody Boteler • Dec. 1, 2017 -
Scott Pruitt's favorite piece of Disney magic: Florida park's anaerobic digester
The EPA Administrator visited the Magic Kingdom to highlight a Harvest Power facility that processes around 120,000 tons of food waste annually.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 30, 2017 -
Honolulu mayor opposes new landfill site, pledges to maximize existing one
A report showed five potential sites on the island of Oahu, though Mayor Kirk Caldwell said he wants to prioritize use of a WTE facility and only use the current landfill for emergencies.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 28, 2017 -
18 members of Congress urge EPA to increase volumes under the RFS
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is expected to release finalized volumes for renewable fuel by the end of November.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 20, 2017 -
EPA to push coal ash rule revisions at DC Circuit hearing
The case opens a path for the federal agency to reconsider portions of coal ash regulations passed by the Obama administration in 2014.
By Robert Walton • Nov. 20, 2017 -
Wisconsin county moves to sell biogas rather than generate electricity from it
Dane County will spend $23.5 million on equipment and infrastructure so it can begin refining landfill gas and injecting it into the TransCanada pipeline — by early 2019, if all goes to plan.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 13, 2017 -
Canadian firm Enerkem gets OK to sell biofuel in the US under Renewable Fuel Standard
Enerkem's Alberta facility is now registered for D3 RINs under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan
Deep DiveHow has Donald Trump affected the waste industry?
One year after the election, Waste Dive takes a look at how the industry has changed during the Trump administration.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 8, 2017 -
Cole Rosengren
UPDATE: Wheelabrator moves closer to monofill expansion in Massachusetts, opposition remains
State Rep. RoseLee Vincent, in trying to block Wheelabrator, introduced legislation that would keep the ash monofill from expanding.
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 6, 2017 -
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf asks for RFS volume requirements waiver
In his letter, the governor told the EPA that at least two refiners now spend more money purchasing RINs than they do paying employees.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 3, 2017 -
BTS Bioenergy to invest up to $40M in AD infrastructure, jobs in Maryland
The Italian company plans to construct two anaerobic digesters and its North American headquarters in Howard County.
By Cody Boteler • Nov. 1, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
BioResource Development LFG project could net Nebraska county $200K annually
The landfill has generated odor complaints from neighbors, so a project to collect gas and turn it into energy will likely be a welcomed move.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 31, 2017 -
As Dublin plant opens, Covanta reports net positive Q3 — despite ongoing Fairfax, VA closure
Covanta expected to reopen the Fairfax County plant more quickly after a February fire. After finally receiving county approval, the company plans to install fire suppression technology in November.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 30, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
UPDATE: Wheelabrator gets one-year extension of SPSA contract in Virginia
The contract will run until at least Jan. 31, 2019.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 27, 2017 -
House bill introduced to extend tax credits to biogas, WTE projects
A bill from a New York Congresswoman would give a production tax credit to biogas and waste-to-energy projects that generate electricity — again.
By Cody Boteler • Oct. 27, 2017 -
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EREF sees new comprehensive facility list as first step in analyzing bigger trends
This list of more than 9,000 facilities is a direct follow-up to EREF's much discussed MSW tonnage report from last year.
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 12, 2017 -
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Deep DiveEPA: The 3 LFG trends to watch
While there are some promising signs of growth for landfill gas projects, an increased interest in diverting food waste could mean lower yields.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 28, 2017 -
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New York overhauls solid waste regulations for first time in decades
"It’s a long time coming. It’s like the train coming out of the tunnel," said NWRA's Steve Changaris, who offered insights on how these regulations may impact the industry.
By Kristin Musulin • Sept. 26, 2017 -
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Deep DiveQ&A: Prepping for WASTECON/ISWA 2017 with SWANA's David Biderman
The show, which will attract attendees from the U.S., Europe and beyond, will cover six core topics including climate change, smart tech and energy recovery.
By Cole Rosengren , Cody Boteler • Sept. 25, 2017 -
Waste Management
3 new projects show growing interest in generating value from LFG
Projects by Waste Management, Republic Services and Hamm in three states show the universal appeal of this developing technology.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Minneapolis releases 'zero waste' plan, awaits council approval
The proposed plan includes recommendations for adjusting collection schedules to encourage recycling and composting, and exploring a non-exclusive franchise system.
By Cody Boteler • Sept. 21, 2017 -
Elizabeth Regan, Industry Dive
Deep Dive
GAIA report: RDF and other WTE tech is 'a false path to zero waste'
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives focused on the Hefty EnergyBag, SpecFUEL and RePower projects, among others.
By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 7, 2017
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