“The Orchard Hills generating station plays an important role in Hoosier Energy’s renewables program,” says Rob Horton, vice president of power production, Hoosier Energy. “We are proud of our partnership with Ameresco and look forward to producing a significant amount of renewable energy at the landfill for years to come.”
The new multi-million dollar facility turns landfill gas into electricity, and in the process, removes a potent greenhouse gas. The facility is powered by six 620 GE Jenbacher engines and is capable of producing enough electricity to power more than 8,000 homes that use 1,200 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month.
The plant diverts landfill gas through extraction wells and pipes it to a landfill gas-to-energy plant, where it is cleaned before specialized engines convert it to electricity for use. The facilities also improve greenhouse gas compliance and provide revenue for landfill owners while providing end users with a renewable option for their energy.
“Ameresco is honored to have been entrusted by Hoosier Energy, once again, to build another best-in-class alternative-fueled renewable energy facility,” says Michael T. Bakas, senior vice president, Ameresco. “We are proud of the hard work and dedication of our employees, in close collaboration with Hoosier Energy, for their passion in ensuring the successful construction and commercial operations of this new 16 megawatt utility-grade facility, and we look forward to operating and maintaining this new asset to the benefit of Hoosier Energy and its members for the long term.”
