9. Transforming Compost Waste to Natural Gas for Municipal Vehicles and Buildings
Date: | Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 |
Time: | 10:45 am - 11:30 am |
Location: | Tuscany A |
Session Type: | Breakout Session |
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The town of Saint-Hyacinthe produces energy from table scraps and other organic matter thanks to biomethanation. In partnership with Gaz Métro, this initiative will heat municipal buildings and fuel city vehicles while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a great example of a community repurposing waste to produce renewable energy.