Alter NRG Corp. and Dufferin County sign agreement to develop a two megawatt
energy recovery facility
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In May, 2009, Dufferin selected Alter NRG as the technology provider and initial operator for the energy recovery facility. The facility is expected to be located at a partially permitted site at East
The project will incorporate Alter NRG's commercially proven Westinghouse Plasma Gasification Technology which uses high temperature plasma energy to convert the waste into a syngas and than converted to electricity through conventional turbine equipment. The Westinghouse Plasma Gasification Technology has been used commercially in two energy recovery facilities in
The decomposition of waste in landfills produces methane gas, which is 21 times more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse gas emission. According to Environment
"The County of Dufferin is very excited to be moving ahead with this energy from waste facility as it demonstrates Dufferin's leadership and commitment to environmentally responsible means for treating waste", said Warden Gordon D. Montgomery.
Councilor Ed Crewson, Chair of the Community Development Committee for Dufferin County stated, "The selection of Alter NRG to provide the technology for our Energy from Waste facility will result in the generation of green energy through the gasification of our waste. This is a major step forward in creating a sustainable Dufferin County and thereby protecting our environment for our children's benefit."
The financing of the
Dufferin and Alter NRG will advance the plant design and initialize project financing and permitting during the next six to twelve months. Construction is expected to start in late 2010 to have the plant fully operational by late 2012. The plant is expected to be constructed on a site originally intended for a landfill and is part of a larger Eco Energy Park.
ABOUT DUFFERIN ECO ENERGY PARK
Dufferin County is located in south-central Ontario,
- Joint venture in a composting facility - Hydrogen energy pilot project - Capitalizing on proximity of wind turbines - Research facility - Greenhouses and research farm - Locations for alternative energy creators
ABOUT ALTER NRG
Alter NRG is pursuing alternative energy solutions to meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible energy in world markets. The Company's vision is to commercialize growth technologies through environmentally sustainable and economically viable alternative energy projects. The Company's objectives are twofold; First, is to further commercialize the Westinghouse Plasma Gasification Technology, a wholly owned subsidiary, to provide renewable and clean energy solutions from a wide variety of feedstock's, and providing a wide variety of energy outputs - including liquid fuels like ethanol, power, and syngas; Second, to capitalize on the rapidly growing geoexchange residential and commercial heating and cooling market through a wholly owned subsidiary CleanEnergy that enables consumers to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce the cost and volatility of energy bills using the energy from the earth.
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For further information: Alter NRG Contacts: Mark Montemurro, President and Chief Executive Officer, (403) 806-3877, [email protected]; Daniel Hay, Chief Financial Officer, (403) 806-3881, [email protected]; Dufferin County Contact: Trevor Lewis, Director of Public Works, (519) 941-2816 (2601)
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