STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEMAND FOR LANDFILL GAS

摘要

The industrial and commercial sectors account for 56% of total U.S. energy consumption and 48% of U.S. CO_2 emissions. A number of corporations have announced publicly their commitment to decrease their emissions and diversify their energy portfolio to include sources of renewable energy. However, the path from commitment to contract has proven challenging. The goal of this paper is to enumerate the challenges that must be overcome to support a compelling business case for landfill gas procurement by the corporate consumer. We will be drawing on the experiences of the Green Power Market Development Group in its pursuit of competitive and successful landfill gas project opportunities.