Transforming Waste Management Operations to Green Energy Initiatives:  Opportunities and Challenges

Jy Shing Wu; H. K. Tseng; J. C. Ferrell; X. Liu

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Transforming Waste Management Operations to Green Energy Initiatives: Opportunities and Challenges

Authors:

Jy Shing Wu | H. K. Tseng | J. C. Ferrell | X. Liu

Publisher:

İlhan ÖZTÜRK

Journal:

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 2017 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.50-57

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000815921

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

2146-4553

Abstract:

 

Emerging challenges for the landfill enterprises include the increasing difficulty in siting and permitting landfills, rising energy costs, and impending reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. A roadmap is presented to overcome these challenges as well as transform landfill operations to green energy initiatives. A feasibility study including financial analysis was performed for electric energy production from the captured landfill gas, solar-electric energy from closed landfill cells, and bioenergy from buffer and idle lands bordering the landfilling areas. While the landfill- and solar-electric energy options are economically viable, the bioenergy option requires due consideration of production capacity and tax credit and incentives. Returns on investment can provide sustainable solid-waste tipping fees, offset funding required for post-closure expenses, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without direct land-use change. Energy policies for carbon credits and tax incentives are critical elements to sustain the financing of green energy projects for the waste management industry.

Article Details

Transforming Waste Management Operations to Green Energy Initiatives: Opportunities and Challenges

Authors: Jy Shing Wu | H. K. Tseng | J. C. Ferrell | X. Liu

Publisher: İlhan ÖZTÜRK

Journal: International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 2017 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.50-57

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 8/2017

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000815921

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 2146-4553

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Authors:

Jy Shing Wu | H. K. Tseng | J. C. Ferrell | X. Liu

Publisher:

İlhan ÖZTÜRK

Journal:

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy 2017 Vol.7 Issue 3, pp.50-57

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

8/2017

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000815921

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

2146-4553