185-67 Landfill Gas Energy A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs, 2012

Summary

This guide describes how local governments and communities can achieve energy, environmental, health, and economic benefits by using landfill gas (LFG) recovered from municipal solid waste landfills as a source of renewable energy.

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Issuer

United States

Year

2012

Region

North America

Issuer (type)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
Transportation & Warehousing
Manufacturing
Retail trade

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals