A new facility in Okeechobee County is transforming landfill waste into clean energy.Waste Management officially opened its new renewable natural gas plant Wednesday morning, cutting the ribbon alongside county leaders. The facility captures gas produced from decomposing waste and converts it into renewable natural gas, a fuel source capable of powering tens of thousands of homes and several heavy-duty trucks across South Florida.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News“Natural gas goes into the pipeline, so anyone using natural gas at home might literally be pulling from this plant,” said Dawn McCormick from Waste Management. “It’s dispersed throughout the region and provides a great low-emission energy source.”Before the project, gas generated from the landfill was burned off, releasing emissions into the air. Now, county officials say the system will help prevent tens of thousands of tons of greenhouse…
New renewable energy facility opens in Okeechobee County turning landfill gas into power
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