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The Integrated Waste Services Association (IWSA) was formed in 1991 to promote integrated solutions to municipal solid waste management challenges. IWSA encourages the use of waste-to-energy technology as an integral component of a comprehensive, integrated solid waste management program. In addition to providing essential trash disposal services cities and towns across the country, today’s waste-to-energy plants generate clean, renewable energy. Through the combustion of everyday household trash in facilities with state-of-the-art environmental controls, IWSA’s members provide viable alternatives to communities that would otherwise have no alternative but to buy power from conventional power plants and dispose of their trash in landfills. The 87 waste-to-energy plants nationwide dispose of more than 90,000 tons of trash each day while generating enough clean energy to supply electricity to about 2.3 million homes nationwide. |
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What's New? 5.9.2008 U.S. Representative Joseph Pitts (R-PA) highlighted the many benefits of waste-to-energy during a speech on the House floor and in an op-ed stating that "trash could be part of the answer for America's energy needs."
4.18.2008 The IWSA Fact Sheet on State Renewable Statutes has been revised to include South Dakota, which passed an RPS that includes waste-to-energy as a renewable energy resource.
4.10.2008 The U.S. Senate approved a measure today to extend the renewable energy tax credit for waste-to-energy and other renewables for an additional year.
3.24.2008 Through its alliance with OSHA, IWSA is proud to support North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week, which will take place from May 4-10, 2008. Please click here to learn more about this important event.
3.23.2008 Community-based support for waste-to-energy continues to be strong in many places, as illustrated in this articulate letter to the editor of the San Francisco Chronicle.
3.11.2008 The Big Island of Hawaii has signed a contract to design, build, and operate a waste-to-energy plant in Hilo rather than expand their existing landfill. According to polls, 56 percent of those surveyed generally believe waste-to-energy is the best disposal method and 77 percent are specifically in favor of the Hilo project.
2.27.2008 The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would extend the renewable energy production tax credit for waste-to-energy and other renewables for an additional three years.
2.8.2008 The Frederick (MD) Board of Alderman has unanimously approved a resolution in support of building a waste-to-energy plant in Frederick County in order to manage a growing waste stream and generate homegrown renewable energy.
1.31.2008 The European Environment Agency issued a report stating that increased use of waste-to-energy and recycling will help Europe reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
1.22.2008 The Balitmore Sun reports that Harford County (MD) officials see the 20-year success of its waste-to-energy plant as the driving force behind the county's upcoming decision to expand or rebuild the facility.
11.9.2007 Thirty-three House members sent a letter to the Speaker urging that waste-to-energy be included in any RPS adopted by Congress.
(For an archive of all news items, please click on the News/Events link above or below.)
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Quick Links Click here to download America's Own Energy Source: Clean, Renewable, Safe, and Economical.
Click here for the state-by-state directory of the nation’s 87 waste-to-energy facilities.
Click here to learn how waste-to-energy plants are turning your garbage into green power.
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