Main Title |
Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Guides: Landfill Gas Energy: A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs. |
CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Transportation and Air Quality. |
Year Published |
2012 |
Report Number |
EPA-430-R-09-047 |
Stock Number |
PB2012-114395 |
Additional Subjects |
Greenhouse gases ;
Sanitary landfills ;
Renewable energy sources ;
Air pollution control ;
Energy systems ;
Biomass ;
Fossil fuels ;
Solar energy ;
Wind power ;
Air quality ;
Emissions reduction ;
Local government
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Internet Access |
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Library |
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Additional Info |
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Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
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PB2012-114395 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
34p |
Abstract |
A growing number of local governments are turning to renewable energy as a strategy to reduce GHGs, improve air quality and energy security, boost the local economy, and pave the way to a sustainable energy future. Renewable energy resources--such as solar, wind, biomass, hydropower, and landfill gas--reduce GHG emissions by replacing fossil fuels. Renewables also reduce emissions of conventional air pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide, that result from fossil fuel combustion. In addition, renewable energy can create jobs and open new markets for the local economy, and can be used as a hedge against price fluctuations of fossil fuels. Local governments using renewable energy can demonstrate leadership, helping to spur additional renewable energy investments in their region. Local governments can promote renewable energy by using it to help meet their own energy needs in municipal operations, and by encouraging its use by local residents and businesses. The renewable energy guides in this series present three strategies that local governments can use to gain the benefits of renewables: purchasing green power (see the guide on green power procurement), generating energy from renewable sources on-site (see the guide to on-site renewable energy generation), and generating renewable energy from landfill gas. |
Availability Notes |
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PUB Date Free Form |
2012 |
Category Codes |
68C; 68A; 97K; 43F; 91A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A04 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
129603710 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |