Bavarian Landfill Plant
Boone County, Ky.
EKPC added three plants that produce electric power from landfill
gas in fall 2003. Each $4 million gas-to-electricity plant converts methane that is produced from decaying trash into
electricity. The projects have been applauded for being both
environmentally responsible and cost efficient. The Bavarian
plant has four units.
Of
the 6,000 landfills across the U.S., there are about 340 with landfill
gas-to-electric projects currently in operation. The Environmental
Protection Agency estimates as many as 500 additional landfills could cost
effectively tap methane as an energy source, producing enough electricity
to power one million homes across the country. EKPC now ranks as one of
the leaders in renewable energy production in the Southeastern United
States.
Bavarian Capacity: 3.2
megawatts
Bavarian Landfill
12764 McCoy Fork Rd.
Walton, Kentucky 41094
Plant Operator: Jeff Ramsey
To arrange a tour call 859-485-1020
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