Ameresco Inc., in partnership with Republic Services, has brought a new renewable natural gas $(RNG)$ facility online at the Upper Rock Island County Landfill in East Moline, Illinois. The Ameresco-owned project upgrades landfill gas to pipeline-quality RNG for use as low-carbon transportation fuel and other applications. This marks the 16th operational project developed by the two companies, supporting Illinois’ clean energy goals and Republic Services’ target to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030. The facility is expected to advance decarbonization, improve air quality, and provide benefits to local communities.

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