Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP Events
- November 2017 – Proceedings for Webinar on Upgrading LFG>>
- March 2018 – Proceedings from the LMOP Special Session>>
Landfill Gas Energy Cost Model: LFGcost-Web
Evaluate the initial economic feasibility of an LFG energy project using LMOP's LFGcost-Web model. New Version 3.2 released May 2017.
LFG energy projects reduce methane emissions
- 632 projects operating in 2018
  - Pulling LFG from ~575 landfills
  - Reducing 123 MMTCO₂e of methane this year
What is landfill gas (LFG)?
Learn the basics about landfill gas, including how it is collected and treated for use as a renewable energy resource.

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Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. LMOP encourages the recovery and beneficial use of biogas generated from organic municipal solid waste. Learn more about LMOP.

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National Map of LFG Energy Projects

Landfills in 48 states and 1 U.S. territory provide LFG for producing electricity, heat, pipeline-quality gas or vehicle fuel. The interactive map below shows the locations of all currently operational LFG energy projects in the United States. View a larger version to access the map's full functionality.

Electricity Direct Use High Btu (includes pipeline injection-to-vehicle fuel) Vehicle Fuel (onsite or local use only)