Energy: Page 29
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Wheelabrator looking for answer to why Virginia disposal bid rejected
An official in Portsmouth, VA says city code allows him to remain silent on the issue.
By Cole Rosengren • June 17, 2016 -
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Permit for controversial Baltimore waste-to-energy project officially revoked
Energy Answers International was found in violation of the permit because it stopped construction for more than 18 months.
By Cole Rosengren • June 16, 2016 -
Iowa city performs waste characterization study to optimize energy recovery
Ames wants to better understand what is in its unique mixed waste stream.
By Cole Rosengren • June 14, 2016 -
Nestlé Waters debuts Switzerland's largest anaerobic digestion facility
The plant will process organic waste from the manufacturing processes along with manure from local farms.
By Cole Rosengren • June 13, 2016 -
Apple makes surprise entry into the waste-to-energy industry
The tech giant will be creating electricity from methane at a North Carolina landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • June 12, 2016 -
Maine waste-to-energy proposal shrinks due to reduced interest from local towns
A planned regional facility reduces its capacity in order to remain economically viable.
By Cole Rosengren • June 9, 2016 -
USDA announces $8.8M investment in advanced biofuel technologies
The agency aims to boost production of biofuels using renewable biomass such as food waste.
By Cole Rosengren • June 3, 2016 -
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Impact Bioenergy testing first microdigester at Seattle brewery
The portable technology can convert organic waste into renewable natural gas and fertilizer.
By Cole Rosengren • June 2, 2016 -
Planning a waste-to-energy future in New Jersey
Atlantic County's landfill is expected to hit capacity in 2026 and no future expansion is allowed.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2016 -
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Ener-Core will generate power from closed Los Angeles landfill
The company has received a purchase order to install four of its EcoStations at the Toyon Canyon Landfill.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
Vadxx Energy to soon open plastic-to-oil facility in Ohio
The company plans to turn 25,000 tons of material per year into a product called EcoFuel.
By Cole Rosengren • May 20, 2016 -
ACT Environmental announces new medical waste processing technology
The California company's unique Microwave Disinfection System can handle most medical waste.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
Allentown, PA quietly solicited waste-to-energy proposals for past year
After a controversial plan fell through in 2014, the city issued a new RFQ for a facility — unbeknownst to City Council.
By Cole Rosengren • May 18, 2016 -
BioHiTech Global launches Entsorga North America to expand product offering
Entsorga's new facility will use a proprietary mechanical biological treatment technology.
By Cole Rosengren • May 17, 2016 -
Minnesota county embarks on detailed waste characterization study
Hennepin County must find ways to surpass its nearly 50% diversion rate to meet state goals.
By Cole Rosengren • May 16, 2016 -
Covanta, Veolia team up for waste-to-energy facility in UK
Construction will begin on the 50 MW plant next year with a 2020 completion goal.
By Cole Rosengren • May 13, 2016 -
DTE Biomass Energy continues growth with new LFG-to-energy facility
The company's latest renewable energy plant in California can power up to 10,000 homes.
By Cole Rosengren • May 12, 2016 -
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Advanced Disposal must give free LFG to Milwaukee sewage plant for 25 years
The company will provide the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District with $14.5 million worth of landfill gas under a revised contract.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Virginia Beach becomes sticking point in regional disposal contract negotiations
The city may not agree to a new contract unless private haulers have access to SPSA's regional transfer stations.
By Cole Rosengren • May 10, 2016 -
Covanta reports increased revenue in Q1 earnings, highlights strong EfW operations
Increases were largely attributed to the waste and service sector, with a record quarter for energy from waste (EfW) profiled waste revenue and the close of two acquisitions.
By Arlene Karidis • April 28, 2016 -
Minnesota's battle over the benefits and consequences of waste-to-energy
While three environmental groups exert efforts to close a waste-to-energy facility, the state proves its loyalty to the technology.
By Arlene Karidis • April 27, 2016 -
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Proposed system to replace dated incinerator in Hartford, CT gets pushback from city
The state is reviewing proposals for a combined recycling, composting, and bio-energy system to replace the incinerator, but Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin has reservations.
By Arlene Karidis • April 26, 2016 -
Maine's PERC claims it struck deal with Casella, but some stakeholders aren't so sure
The PERC/Casella agreement, if it does exist, could make it very hard for the planned Fiberight biogas plant to get the waste tonnage it needs to operate.
By Arlene Karidis • April 25, 2016 -
Athens County, OH's new $2.5M CHaRM facility may be followed by a digester
AHRC has seen a nice jump in business since implementing single-stream recycling, whether it's from its expanded customer base or the single-stream system itself.
By Arlene Karidis • April 22, 2016 -
Wheelabrator proposes Saugus, MA landfill expansion while community fights to shut it down
The company claims that, if the expansion proposal is rejected, it will need to ship the ash to another landfill, which could cost more for the residents.
By Arlene Karidis • April 22, 2016
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