Hartford Landfill Reused as Clean Energy Source

A recent edition of Environmental Headlines reports that the Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority (CRRA) has awarded an $11.6 million contract for the final phase of capping the Hartford landfill. As part of the project, photovoltaic panels will be mounted on top of a special artificial turf. The panels will be able to generate enough power to serve approximately 1,000 homes. CRRA expects the photovoltaics to be on-line by October 1 and to complete the landfill closure project in 2014. CRRA will receive zero-emission renewable energy credits for the electricity produced by the panels, which will be sold to Connecticut Light & Power.