Phoenix-based Republic Services Inc. and Mas Energy LLC, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, have announced a renewable energy project serving Metro Atlanta involving landfill gas-to-electricity facilities at three area landfills in the cities of Buford, Griffin and Winder, Georgia.
"We believe in leading by example in everything we do," says Jamey Amick, area president of Republic Services. "The modern landfill presents new opportunity to harness energy from yesterday's waste and convert it to meet tomorrow's energy needs. We are proud to partner once again with Mas Energy to generate a renewable energy source that makes a meaningful and lasting environmental difference in the state of Georgia."
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 3 megawatts of renewable energy generated by landfill gas-to-energy projects is equal to preventing the carbon emissions emitted by using 16.6 million gallons of gasoline. Based upon EPA calculations, this project prevents carbon emissions that would otherwise be emitted by the use of more than 132 million gallons of gasoline, the project partnes say.
The project is part of Republic’s Blue Planet sustainability initiative. Republic defines its approach to environmental responsibility through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative landfill technologies, use of renewable energy, community engagement and employee growth opportunities.
Other partners participating in this project include:
- Georgia Power, Atlanta;
- I Squared Capital, New York City;
- Crowder Construction Co., Charlotte, North Carolina; and
- Nixon Energy, Charlotte.
