►Landfill Gas to Energy

The Capture and Beneficial Use of Renewable Landfill Gas

What is Landfill Gas? 

Landfill Gas (LFG) is produced by the naturally occurring decay of organic matter disposed of in the landfill.  Methane, which is the primary component of LFG (approximately 50%) is a recognized “greenhouse gas”, which if released into the atmosphere, would add to the problem of global warming.

How Is Landfill Gas Captured?

The LFG is captured through a system of horizontal pipes which are installed within the landfilled trash to collect this gas and transport it to a facility that conditions the gas to make it more suitable for reuse.

How Is Landfill Gas Reused?

The LFG is reused in primarily two ways:

• To fuel the boilers at the Woodbine Development Center for heating during cold weather and to drive the chillers for cooling during the warm weather; and

• To fuel three 150 kilowatt internal combustion engines to produce electricity which is utilized to meet the CMCMUA’s on-site energy needs during the day and is sold back to the electrical grid for general consumer use at night through a net metering agreement with Atlantic City Electric.  The internal combustion engines produce a significant quantity of heat when running.  This heat is captured and delivered to the CMCMUA maintenance building in the form of hot water where it provides heat for that facility.      

For more information about CMCMUA GREEN ENERGY, please use the links below.

Renewable Landfill Gas Facts

Landfill Gas Recovery Environmental Benefits

Woodbine Developmental Center Gas Project

Landfill Gas To Electricity Startup

Landfill Gas To Electricity facility

1523 U.S. Route 9
Post Office Box 610
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Telephone: 609.465.9026   Fax: 609.465.9025