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Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)
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Photo collage of landfill gas collection systems, landfill methane utilization options (i.e., greenhouses, electricity), and the LMOP logoFitchburg-Westminster/Unitil LFG Energy Project



LocationWestminster, Massachusetts
End User(s)Unitil Corporation
Sector(s)Utility
Landfill(s)Fitchburg-Westminster Landfill
Landfill Size4.25 million tons waste-in-place
Project TypeSteam Turbine
Project Size2.09 megawatts (MW)
Environmental BenefitsCarbon sequestered annually by 2,400 acres of pine or fir forests, annual greenhouse gas emissions from 1,900 passenger vehicles, or carbon dioxide emissions from 24,100 barrels of oil consumed. Annual energy savings equate to powering 1,300 homes. Estimated emissions reductions of 0.0028 million metric tons of carbon equivalents.
LMOP Partners InvolvedMinnesota Methane LLC, Waste Management, Inc.

Last Updated: 8/18/2008


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