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December 15, 2015

The Future of Recycling in the US—Can It Pay for Itself? MSW, January 2016 Issue

In recent months, a common theme grabbing headlines is recycling in the United States. Is Recycling in Crisis? by Marc J. Rogoff   Solid Waste Planning Services

December 10, 2015

Retro-commissioning is a low-cost way to reduce energy costs by 10% to 20%, freeing public funds for other uses.

“Even the best-designed, -built, and -maintained buildings waste energy. In fact, virtually all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, lighting, and building automation systems (BAS) compromise efficiency. Regardless of … Continue reading Retro-commissioning is a low-cost way to reduce energy costs by 10% to 20%, ...

December 9, 2015

Los Angeles Business Journal – 2015 Top 25 Environmental Services Firms

SCS Engineers ranks 4th on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of the top 25 largest environmental services firms in the Los Angeles region. “We’re very proud of our environmental … Continue reading Los Angeles Business Journal – 2015 Top 25 Environmental Services Firms

November 14, 2015

Update on Methane Regulations Affecting Landfills – Sullivan – Nov. 2015

November 2015, PowerPoint presentation by Pat Sullivan, SCS Engineers describing the updated EPA methane regulatory policy and the impact to landfill owners and operators. Includes: Background on Rulemaking Schedule and … Continue reading Update on Methane Regulations Affecting Landfills – Sullivan – Nov. 2015

November 14, 2015

Methane Intrusion Risks – Understand mitigation requirements for new and existing developments – Vonasek – Nov. 2015

During the last several decades, methane gas has been a central issue in discussions around greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on air quality and global warming. However, methane is … Continue reading Methane Intrusion Risks – Understand mitigation requirements for new and existing developments – ...