New facility will reduce GHG emissions by 45,000 tonnes and produce enough energy to power 1,300 homes
May 21, 2014 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Infrastructure Canada
The efficiency of Saskatoon's new Landfill Gas Collection Facility was on display today, as representatives from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments gathered at the landfill to celebrate its recent completion.
The landfill is now equipped to produce large amounts of electricity, enough to power 1,300 homes a year. It uses a process that involves capturing methane-rich gas, which is produced in the landfill. This gas is then used to fuel internal combustion engines linked to electrical generators that produce power. Saskatoon will be able to sell the power generated by the facility to SaskPower.
Other benefits of this initiative include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 45,000 tonnes per year and improving air quality and reducing odours at the landfill.
Vincent Rabault (Disponible en français)
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs,
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Sarah Still
Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations
306-787-2687
Email: sarah.still@gov.sk.ca
Mark Rogstad
Director, Media Relations
City of Saskatoon
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Infrastructure Canada
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