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Fighting Creek Landfill Gas Project Currently, KEC relies on the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) to supply all of its power. However, KEC will be subject to a new pricing structure and energy allocation starting October 1, 2011. This made it necessary for KEC to investigate other options to ensure it could continue to supply low cost energy to its members. KEC explored a number of energy generation alternatives, including the use of landfill gas. Nearly half of the gas released from landfill waste is methane, a Currently this gas is treated as a waste by-product of the landfill and is destroyed through burning. Because of the proximity to KEC’s power lines, the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department’s Fighting Creek Landfill is an ideal location for a renewable and reliable energy source that will help meet the needs of KEC’s service area for many years. Landfill gas is a readily available, local, renewable energy source that offsets the need for non-renewable resources such as coal and oil. In fact, landfill gas is one of the few renewable energy sources that, when used, directly prevents atmospheric pollution. Frequently Asked Questions - Landfill Methane Outreach Program |
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2451 W Dakota Ave
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PO Box 278
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Hayden, ID 83835
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