Landfill Gas Feasibility and Technology Implementation Study
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Waste
Project value$88,156
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Landfill Gas Management
Grant amount$44,078
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
72,326
Project timeline
2007 - 2010
Project number
9259
Description
To achieve its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) as a member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program, the Town of Hampton will complete PCP milestones 1, 2 and 3: a detailed energy audit and energy action plan for its municipal buildings and motorized vehicles. The action plan will identify energy-saving opportunities complete with capital costs, energy savings, paybacks and GHG reductions. Energy-saving opportunities may include the replacement of lighting systems, building retrofits, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, energy management control systems and water conservation measures. Conducted over a three month period, the work plan will include a comprehensive list of activities including information gathering; public consultation; data collection; energy consumption analysis; development of an energy balance model; exploration of energy saving opportunities; analysis of municipal water and wastewater systems; analysis of the municipal vehicle fleet; and completion of a local action plan. The Town estimates that by implementing energy saving measures it can reduce GHG emissions from municipal operations by 200 tonnes per year, or 20 percent.
Applicant
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, AB