Technology, Benefits & Costs of Landfill Gas Systems

Course Description:

This online engineering PDH course discusses the how local governments and communities can achieve energy, environmental, health & economic benefits by using landfill gas (LFG) recovered from municipal solid waste landfills as a source of renewable energy. The steps and considerations involved in developing and implementing LFG energy projects and an awareness of expected costs and financing opportunities are described. Two case studies are presented.  

Learning Objectives:

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Benefits of LFG
• Technologies for recovering and using LFG
• Foundations for project development
• Strategies for effective project implementation
• Costs and financing opportunities