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MassCEC’s Organics-to-Energy program provides funding to educate businesses and communities about organics-to-energy technologies, help communities and businesses evaluate organics-to-energy projects, and support construction of facilities.
Organics-to-Energy technologies process source-separated organic materials to generate electricity or useful heat by means other than direct combustion. Anaerobic digestion is one example of an organics-to-energy technology, in which microorganisms break down organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce methane. The methane can then be used to generate heat or electricity. Depending on the type of system, additional useful outputs may be produced, such as liquid fertilizer or compost. Some of the benefits of organics-to-energy facilities include diversion of organic waste from landfills or incinerators, generation of renewable energy, displacement of other fuels, and manufacture of materials that can be improve soil health or productivity.
Commonwealth Organics-to-Energy Objectives & Benefits:
- Address public needs regarding the evaluation of or planning for organics-to-energy projects at the local level
- Expand knowledge about organics-to-energy technologies
- Increase the diversion of wastes from traditional disposal options
- Increase clean energy megawatts in Massachusetts
- Create jobs and spur economic activity in Massachusetts
Grants are currently available in the following areas:
- Feasibility Studies
Grants are available for feasibility studies of potential projects that process source-separated organic materials into electricity or useable heat. The feasibility studies will engage community stakeholders, and determine if a project is well-conceived and well-sited. Both public and private sector entities are welcome to apply.
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- Construction and Pilot Projects
Grants are available for qualifying projects that use eligible technologies that convert source-separated organic materials into electricity or heat with minimal liquid or solid byproducts requiring disposal. The solicitation is also open to projects that add combined heat-and-power capabilities to existing anaerobic digestion systems. Both public and private sector entities are welcome to apply.
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- Technical Study/Technical Services
Grants are available to public entities for the evaluation of, or planning for, organics-to-energy projects within an applicant’s jurisdiction. Eligible public entities are Massachusetts state agencies, municipalities that are customers of investor owned utilities or that contribute to MassCEC’s Renewable Energy Trust and legislatively-authorized regional governmental entities. MassCEC will accept applications on a rolling basis.
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