News Reports on Landfill Gas Agreement
Monday’s Bangor Daily News includes a story about an agreement UMaine has entered with Casella Waste Systems, which operates the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town. The contract will allow for UMaine to purchase landfill gas from that facility to power the central steam plant. Over 20 years, the arrangement is expected to save the university $11 million – $20 million while also sharply reducing carbon emissions.