Date: January 18, 2011
Source: Fortistar LLC
Fortistar LLC (White Plains, NY) said it has begun constructing a second landfill-gas-to-energy facility at the Taunton landfill in Taunton, MA. The new project, called Taunton Energy LLC doubles the size of the existing project to a total output to 3.8 MW of renewable energy, enough to power about 4,500 residential homes. It will employ two Caterpillar 3516 engines to generate the additional 1.9 MW of power. The power is sold to Taunton Municipal Light Plant (TMLP) which serves 35,000 customers in Taunton and surrounding communities. "Decisions we make regarding our energy portfolio have to make sense from both an environmental and economic basis," said TMLP General Manager Michael Horrigan. "This long-term resource, which has been a component of our portfolio since 1997, is cost effective, 'Green', and adds stability and diversity to our energy supply; it's a win for everyone."
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FORTISTAR Announces A New Landfill Gas To Energy Facility At The Taunton Landfill
FORTISTAR announced today that it has begun construction of a second landfill-gas-to-energy facility located at the Taunton landfill in Taunton, Massachusetts. The project will double the size of its existing project to a total output to 3.8 MW of renewable energy. The new project, called Taunton Energy LLC, will be similar in design to the existing one and will be located on the City's Taunton landfill in Taunton Massachusetts.
The project will utilize two Caterpillar 3516 engines and generate an additional 1.9 MW of renewable energy. This, along with the associated landfill gas clean-up, compression equipment, and interconnections to Taunton Municipal Light Plant (TMLP), is expected to generate approximately 13,700 megawatt-hours per year. This combined with the existing facility will generate enough renewable energy to power approximately 4,500 residential homes. This project will assist TMLP in meeting the renewable energy supply needs of its customers. It is also expected the facility will add 15-30 new jobs associated with the design, construction, and operation of the project.
"Decisions we make regarding our energy portfolio have to make sense from both an environmental and economic basis," comments Michael Horrigan, TMLP General Manager. "This long-term resource, which has been a component of our portfolio since 1997, is cost effective, 'Green', and adds stability and diversity to our energy supply; it's a win for everyone."
Said Tom Gesicki, Managing Director, FORTISTAR, "Landfill gas projects are a reliable and cost effective way to meet renewable energy obligations nationwide. The Taunton expansion project is an important step in building on the successful, strategic partnership we have with Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, and the City of Taunton." Added David Wentworth, Senior Vice President Development, FORTISTAR, "We are excited to continue our aggressive expansion activities with partners who share our vision for important projects such as the Taunton project."
About TMLP
TMLP, owned by the City of Taunton since 1897, serves 35,000 customers in Taunton, Raynham, Berkley, and sections of Dighton, Bridgewater and Lakeville. TMLP employs 165 employees and has office locations at 33 Weir Street (Customer Care Center), 55 Weir Street (Administrative Offices) and 1314 Somerset Avenue (Cleary-Flood Generating Station).
About FORTISTAR
FORTISTAR LLC, headquartered in White Plains, NY, has a 25-year history of owning and managing power assets and currently has ownership stakes in over 60 projects in North America. With total generation capacity of over 3,000 MW, FORTISTAR'S projects include landfill gas, digester gas, biomass and cogeneration assets, including the Midland Cogeneration Venture project, the largest IPP cogeneration project in the United States. FORTISTAR is dedicated to delivering more efficiency from traditional energy facilities as well as developing additional renewable resources. FORTISTAR'S growing renewable business focuses on the landfill gas and biomass sectors. For more information on FORTISTAR, please visit www.fortistar.com.
For more information, contact:
Contact: David Comora
(914) 421-4900
dcomora@fortistar.com.
Additional Media Contact
TMLP
Cindy Angus
(508) 824-3152
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