America's Own Energy Source:  Clean, Renewable, Safe, and Economical

Imagine a fuel that’s renewable, a source of energy that reduces the buildup of greenhouse gases…and that is endorsed by leading environmental scientists. This fuel is being used right now, at 89 plants in the United States, about 400 in Europe and others around the world.  Last year, this source of energy generated enough electricity to light all of the homes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and most of Massachusetts.  That is enough electricity to displace over 1.2 billion gallons of crude oil, which could fill 15 supertankers. And what is this miracle energy source?

GARBAGE!  Waste-to-energy plants offer a unique opportunity to provide homegrown, renewable energy, reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, and dispose of trash in an environmentally responsible manner.

America's Own Energy Source walks the reader through the waste-to-energy process, explains the advanced air quality controls employed at all facilities, and highlights the other advantages of waste-to-energy in an easy-to-read manner.  This booklet was developed by IWSA, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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