Monmouth County engaged SCS Engineers to design and construct a 1-megawatt project at the municipality’s reclamation center adjacent to its landfill. The landfill gas-fired reciprocating engine supplies electric power to satisfy on-site power requirements. Excess power during off-peak hours is sent to the grid.
The project incorporates:
The project began operation in November 2007. SCS has a two-year operation and maintenance contract for this facility.
SCS Engineers’ responsibilities: