Comox Strathcona Waste Management Signs Landfill Gas Purchase Agreement

Comox Strathcona Waste Management has announced the signing of a Landfill Gas Purchase Agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc. that intends to upgrade landfill gas to Renewable Natural Gas at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre in Cumberland, BC.

FortisBC has been partnering with landfills across British Columbia for over a decade to upgrade landfill gas into Renewable Natural Gas that helps to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.

“CSWM is excited to partner with FortisBC on this innovative project that aligns with our commitment to sustainability and reduces greenhouse gas emissions,” says Co-Chair Will Cole-Hamilton.

“This project represents an important step toward turning waste into a valuable resource that can benefit our communities,” explains Co-Chair Mark Baker.

Increasing the production of gas supports the provincial government’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, which aims to reduce emissions and promote the use of renewable energy.

Over the next year, the project will undergo further evaluation to assess its engineering and financial viability before any construction proceeds.

The Agreement will also need approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission. If the project moves ahead as planned, it is expected to generate enough energy to heat between 600 and 1,100 homes annually.

For details, visit Comox Strathcona Waste Management.