Ameresco Begins Operations of 5.2 MWe Renewable Natural Gas Plant at Republic Services' Brickyard Landfill

Core Insights - Ameresco, Inc. has achieved commercial operation at its landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at Republic Services' Brickyard Landfill in Danville, Illinois, with a gross nameplate capacity of over 500,000 Dekatherms per year [1] - The Brickyard facility is expected to produce RNG that can reduce over 27,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by planting nearly 326,000 acres of forests [2] - The project aligns with Republic Services' sustainability goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 and represents Ameresco's 12th renewable energy project with Republic [3] Company Overview - Ameresco, founded in 2000, is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability solutions [5] - Republic Services is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing a comprehensive range of products and services aimed at advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization [6]