Landfill gas emissions, particularly methane, play a significant role in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions globally. Municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills stand as the third-largest human-related source of methane emissions in the United States, amounting to approximately 14.4% of all methane emissions in 2022. Given methane’s potent impact on the planet, addressing these emissions is essential for environmental sustainability and ESI aims to be a leader in this initiative.
In the biogas utilization and management industry, ESI leads the charge in mitigating landfill gas emissions through innovative and sustainable solutions.
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ESI's Emission Reduction Strategies
Biogas Utilization Projects: By developing, designing, and engineering and building over 90 biogas utilization projects, ESI actively converts methane emissions into renewable energy sources. ESI assists a wide range of stakeholders including, municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, anaerobic digester (AD) owners, agricultural and waste industries; and renewable energy end-users including governments and utilities. These projects not only assist in reducing methane emissions but also generate valuable electricity and vehicle fuel, contributing to a circular economy model.
Renewable Natural Gas Facilities: With over 25 RNG facilities in operation, ESI converts methane emissions into renewable natural gas, thereby displacing conventional fossil fuels. We help RNG investors develop a wide range of biogas resources including landfill gas (LFG), agricultural waste, animal waste, recycled organics, and other anaerobic digester sources. This transition to cleaner energy sources helps combat climate change by reducing CO2 emissions and promoting sustainable energy practices.
ESI's dedication to emission reduction not only aligns with environmental regulations and industry standards but also fosters a sustainable future for generations to come. By pioneering innovative solutions and operational practices, ESI sets a precedent for industry-wide adoption of eco-friendly technologies, ultimately making a profound positive impact on the environment and the global fight against climate change.
ESI’s engineering team has been integral in the engineering and design of over 75 diverse biogas projects including renewable natural gas facilities, biogas-to-energy facilities, landfill gas collection and control projects, anaerobic digester projects, heat recovery and CHP projects, flare stations, and numerous other biogas and renewable fuels projects in the US, and abroad.