The Greater Peoria Sanitary District (GPSD) has finalised agreements with energy company Burnham RNG to capture methane from its treatment facilities and convert it into renewable natural gas (RNG).
The move, approved by the GPSD Board of Trustees this week, is being hailed as a major step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions while creating new value from the wastewater treatment process.
Methane, a natural by-product of wastewater treatment, will now be transformed into a clean fuel source under the deal.
GPSD said the project would deliver lasting environmental and economic benefits, strengthen energy independence and establish the utility as a leader in sustainable innovation.
Brian Johnson, executive director of GPSD, described the scheme as a “game-changer” for both the utility and its customers.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with Burnham on this milestone project. The fact that waste can be beneficially turned into a renewable fuel source is simply a game-changer for our utility and customers. We look forward to many years of partnership,” he said.
Burnham RNG founder Chris Tynan said the collaboration reflected GPSD’s “forward-thinking approach” and demonstrated how public and private organisations could work together on sustainable solutions.
“This project exemplifies how public and private entities can work together to create innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and local communities,” he added.
Greater Peoria Sanitary District partners with Burnham RNG
