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  • Notice About Billing Statements Due March 5

    KEC has been notified that billing statements printed on February 19th and due March 5th were delayed at the post office. KEC expects bills to arrive to members by March 5th and has automatically extended the due date from March 5th to March 18th. If you have not received your bill by Monday, March 8th please contact us. 

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Fighting Creek Landfill Gas Project

KEC’s Fighting Creek Landfill Gas-to-Energy project was completed in 2012. This generation resource produces enough electricity to power approximately 1,800 homes from the methane gas produced by the decomposition of trash at the Kootenai County Solid Waste Facility.

It also produces what is known as “renewable energy credits.” Those credits can be sold to other utilities and industries who have a regulatory obligation to reduce their carbon footprint. This helps keep KEC costs low and our environment clean. Renewable energy credits can also be used in the voluntary market by individuals or corporations looking to reduce their impact as well.

The project was developed through a partnership with Kootenai County whereby KEC pays for the gas that is used by the generators. The revenue generated helps lower the County’s tax base, puts the methane gas (which was previously emitted into the air after being burned) to a more environmentally friendly use and provides KEC’s members with a low cost and stable source of power for the next 20 years. The facility, which cost just under $7 million to build, was financed by the issuance of low interest Clean Renewable Energy Bonds.

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  • Home
  • Service Information
    • Billing & Payment Options
    • SmartHub
    • What is the Service Availability Charge?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Capital Credits
    • New Construction Information
    • Other Service Reminders
  • About Us
    • KEC Operations & Member Services During COVID-19
    • KEC Facts
    • Board of Directors
      • Board of Director Meetings
      • Board Candidate Nomination Process
      • Director District Map
    • Management Team
    • Job Opportunities
    • News Center
    • Bylaws
    • Annual Reports & Annual Meeting Minutes
    • Rates & Policies
    • Member Volunteer Opportunities
    • FEMA Construction Updates
    • Annual Meeting & Election
    • Facility Master Plan Q&A
  • Energy Center
    • Ways to Save
      • Residential Rebates
      • Commercial Rebates
      • Energy Saving Tips
      • Resources
    • Clean Energy
      • About Hydropower
      • Carbon Free Energy Options
      • Community Solar Project
      • Fighting Creek Landfill Gas Project
      • KTEC Solar Array
  • Safety
  • Community
    • Operation Round Up
    • Donation & Sponsorship
    • Scholarship Program
  • Outage Center