The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to the city of Albuquerque, N.M., to turn methane gas from the Cerro Colorado landfill into energy that will power a glass recycling facility in the state.
Sen. Tom Udall says a portion of the methane gas will be used to fire a new kiln at Growstone LLC, a Santa Fe, N.M., company that recycles glass into a range of horticultural products.
"I applaud the EPA selection of Albuquerque's gas-to-energy project for these funds," Udall says. "This innovative project will help protect the public from harmful greenhouse gas emissions and provide new opportunities for glass recycling in Albuquerque, all the while creating new clean energy jobs."
Growstone already consumes glass collected through Albuquerque’s recycling program.
Albuquerque is one of 25 communities that is receiving $10 million for projects that are designed to reduce greenhouse gases. Funding for the grant comes from the EPA's Climate Showcase Communities initiative, which is designed to help communities increase energy efficiency, save consumers money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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