Fulton County Mud Road Landfill Gas Capture
Capturing methane gas from a landfill in New York using underground gas wells and converting it into energy.
Key figures
- Of active landfill in Johnstown, New York
- 30 acres
- Constructed expansion available for future refuse
- 8.5-acre
- The landfill gas to energy plant began operating
- June 2010
Overview
The Fulton County Mud Road Sanitary Landfill is located in the town of Johnstown, New York, and is comprised of 30 acres of active landfill with an additional 8.5-acre constructed expansion available for refuse in the future. In 2007, major upgrades and expansions to the existing landfill gas collection system were undertaken in order to produce enough landfill gas of sufficient quality for sale to a landfill gas to energy (LFGTE) plant that consists of two engine gensets. Fulton County’s energy partner, IES, began construction of the LFGTE plant in July 2009 and began operating the plant in June 2010. In addition to the significant GHG emission reductions from the destruction of methane that would otherwise have been released to the atmosphere, the project lowers methane levels in groundwater, increases safety by avoiding methane migration, and reduces emissions of VOCs and other local pollutants.
Certification
Verra VCS
Verra catalyzes measurable climate action and sustainable development outcomes by driving large-scale investment to activities that reduce emissions, improve livelihoods, and protect nature.
Project highlights
Supplier operational 10+ years
Avoids non-CO₂ greenhouse gas emissions
Project operational 10+ years
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Good Health and Well-Being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Affordable and Clean Energy
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Decent Work and Economic Growth
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Responsible Consumption and Production
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Climate Action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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