This First-of-its-kind 11.7Mwe Energy Asset
plant in the U.S. will be powered by co-located LFG-to-Electric
Plant
Facility is designed to reduce 62,000 metric
tons of carbon emissions annually while increasing energy
resiliency and supporting California’s renewable energy and
decarbonization goals
Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator
specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company
(PG&E) (NYSE: PCG), today celebrated the ribbon cutting for
California’s largest and most resilient landfill gas (LFG) to
renewable natural gas (RNG) plant, located at the Keller Canyon
Landfill in Pittsburg, CA.
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Keller Canyon Landfill Gas-to-Energy
(LFGTE) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant in CA. (Photo:
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This first of its kind energy center in the U.S. will be powered
by a uniquely designed co-located LFG-to-Electric Plant and will
serve as a major milestone in renewable energy production,
converting landfill gas into clean, renewable natural gas. Powered
by this unique configuration, the Keller Canyon RNG plant will
significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the region.
By having the capability to process 4,500 standard cubic feet
per minute of landfill gas, the plant is designed to reduce annual
carbon emissions by approximately 62,000 metric tons – the
equivalent of taking 30,000 cars off the road or displacing the use
of 7.5 million gallons of diesel fuel. This project not only
supports California’s goal of achieving 60% renewable energy by
2030 and carbon neutrality by 2045, but also advances Republic
Services’ long-term commitment to beneficially reuse 50% more of
their biogas by 2030.
This facility is the first RNG interconnection from a landfill
gas project for PG&E and is designed with a capacity to deliver
approximately 1 billion cubic feet (BCF) of RNG on an annual basis
into the PG&E gas pipeline system, making it the largest
operational LFG to RNG plant in California.
“This innovative project shows the power of long-term
partnerships, such as our almost 22-year collaboration with
Republic Services,” said Mike Bakas, Executive Vice President of
Ameresco. “Together, we’re turning waste into a clean energy
resource that cuts emissions and reduces our reliance on fossil
fuels. Instead of drilling for more natural gas, we’re using
landfill gas that’s already in the environment and putting it to
work. Supported by an adjacent green electric supply, this clean
energy center incorporates a level of resiliency not seen by most
renewable energy projects. It’s a win for California’s clean energy
future. It’s a win for the United States and we’re incredibly proud
to be part of it.”
The Keller Canyon plant exemplifies Ameresco, Republic and
PG&E’s commitment to creating and implementing innovative and
resilient renewable energy solutions. It also highlights Ameresco’s
early move to leverage underutilized technologies like RNG. By
utilizing landfill gas, Ameresco continues to provide sustainable
solutions to replace traditional fossil fuels and help customers
transition to a cleaner energy future.
Republic Services’ Senior Vice President, Tim Oudman, commented:
“Republic Services is investing in sustainability innovation to
provide decarbonization solutions, and the Keller Canyon RNG
project with Ameresco is a prime example. Together, we’re creating
clean energy for California and helping create a more sustainable
world.”
PG&E is actively supporting these collaborative efforts that
support the goal to decarbonize by 2040 to the benefit of customers
and everyone in California.
“PG&E remains committed to achieving a clean, decarbonized
net-zero energy system by 2040. Partnerships with other
change-makers like Ameresco and Republic Services are critical to
this effort. We are excited to join with them to exponentially
increase the volume of clean, California-produced, RNG flowing
through PG&E’s pipeline system,” said PG&E Gas Engineering
Vice President Austin Hastings.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Keller Canyon RNG
plant created more than 80 construction jobs and is expected to
sustain over 25 operational jobs, contributing to the local economy
in Contra Costa County and strengthening the California job market.
The plant began commercial operations in July 2024 and is now fully
operational, ushering in a resilient new chapter in the utilization
of renewable energy in the region.
For more information about Ameresco and its renewable energy
solutions, visit www.ameresco.com.
About Ameresco, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading
cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner
and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes solutions that
help customers reduce costs, decarbonize to net zero, and build
energy resiliency while leveraging smart, connected technologies.
From implementing energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades to
developing, constructing, and operating distributed energy
resources – we are a trusted sustainability partner. Ameresco has
successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible
projects with Federal, state and local governments, utilities,
healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and
commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate
headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,500
employees providing local expertise in North America and Europe.
For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental
services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides
customers with the most complete set of products and services,
including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste
and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to
advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver
on its vision to partner with customers to create a more
sustainable world. For more information, please visit
RepublicServices.com.
About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E
Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric
utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square
miles in Northern and Central California. For more information,
visit pge.com and pge.com/news.
The announcement of Ameresco’s completion of a
renewable energy asset project is not necessarily indicative of the
timing or amount of revenue from such arrangement, of Ameresco’s
overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in
Ameresco’s overall total assets in development or operation. This
project was included in Ameresco’s previously reported assets in
development as of June 30, 2024.
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Media: Ameresco: Leila Dillon, 508-661-2264,
news@ameresco.com Republic Services: Melissa Quillard,
602-380-9988, mquillard@republicservices.com PG&E: Jason King
415-725-4658, jason.m.king@pge.com
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