Opportunities and Barriers to Opportunities and Barriers to Landfill Gas Energy in the U.S. Landfill Gas Energy in the U.S. Rachel Goldstein Rachel Goldstein U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Landfill Methane Outreach Program Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) (LMOP) Air Innovations Conference Air Innovations Conference August 10, 2004 August 10, 2004
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Opportunities and Barriers to Opportunities and Barriers to Landfill Gas Energy in the U.S.Landfill Gas Energy in the U.S.
Rachel GoldsteinRachel GoldsteinU.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)
Air Innovations ConferenceAir Innovations Conference
August 10, 2004August 10, 2004
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AgendaAgenda
LMOP and Landfill Gas 101Beneficial Uses of Landfill GasThe Big PictureOvercoming Barriers
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EPA’s Landfill Methane EPA’s Landfill Methane Outreach Program Outreach Program Established in 1994Voluntary program that creates alliances
among states, energy users/providers, the landfill gas industry, and communities
Mission: To reduce methane emissions by lowering barriers and promoting the development of cost-effective and
environmentally beneficial landfill gas energy (LFGE) projects.
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Why Does EPA Care Why Does EPA Care About LFG?About LFG?
Methane is a potent heat-trapping gas.Landfills are the largest human-made
source of methane in the US.There are many cost effective options for
reducing methane emissions while generating energy.
Projects reduce local air pollution, create jobs, revenues, and cost savings.
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Landfill Gas 101Landfill Gas 101
Landfill gas (LFG) is a by-product of the decomposition of municipal solid waste (MSW).
LMOP Partner Recruitment LMOP Partner Recruitment Tools and ServicesTools and Services
Project and Candidate DatabaseGreen Pricing Accreditation InvolvementState Workshops/Conferences
working with state partners and SWANAPeer MatchingWeb Site (e.g., publications, database)Annual LMOP Conference, Project Expo, Annual LMOP Conference, Project Expo,
and Partner Awards - and Partner Awards - Washington, DC
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For More InformationFor More Informationwww.epa.gov/lmop - LMOP Hotline: 888-782-7937 Brian Guzzone, [email protected], 202-343-9248 Rachel Goldstein, [email protected], 202-343-9391 Chris Voell, [email protected], 202-343-9406