The County of Mecklenburg has received Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Program Funds for the reduction and capture of methane and greenhouse gases at the Mecklenburg County Landfill. This project is being funded with federal funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, supported by the Department of Energy and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy.

The total project cost will be approximately $551,219, and project activities include the design and installation of a landfill gas collection system and a blower/flare station. The goal of these systems is to facilitate the sale of carbon credits from producers to interested parties, thereby generating revenue for the County. An Invitation to Bid will be published 12/19/2010 with bids due 01/27/2011. Construction will hopefully begin by March 2011.

For more information, contact Sangi Cooper at scooper@southsidepdc.org.