Advanced Disposal and Energy Systems Group Transform Georgia Waste Into Fuel

VALDOSTA, GA--(Marketwired - May 2, 2014) - Representatives from Advanced Disposal, Green Power EMC, and Energy Systems Group (ESG) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to commemorate completion of the Pecan Row Landfill Gas-to-Electricity facility at the Pecan Row Landfill in Valdosta, Georgia.

Advanced Disposal partnered with Energy Systems Group, a leading energy services provider, to design, build, own and operate the landfill gas-to-electricity facility at the Pecan Row Landfill. This renewable energy facility will qualify for a federal investment tax credit and is expected to generate 4.8 megawatts (MW) or enough energy to power approximately 2,000 homes. 

The Pecan Row Landfill Gas-to-Electricity facility will produce power by capturing landfill gas emitted from decomposing trash and using it as a fuel source to power generators. By capturing these landfill gases, this sustainable project is helping provide environmental benefits equivalent to the removal of emissions from more than 34,000 cars per year or the planting of about 38,000 acres of forest annually.

The power produced will be purchased by Green Power EMC, via a long term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Green Power is a non-profit corporation comprised of 38 of Georgia's member-owned electric cooperatives. Green Power EMC's mission is to facilitate procurement and marketing of electricity from renewable sources in Georgia and make it available to its member cooperatives to complement their wholesale power portfolio.

"We've been fortunate to find great partners like Advanced Disposal and Green Power EMC to help bring innovative projects like this to fruition," said Greg Collins, ESG president. He added, "ESG is proud to make this significant investment in the local community and to enhance the environment by converting waste into a power resource. This marks ESG's third landfill gas project in Georgia, and our sixth in the United States, further exemplifying our strong focus on developing sustainable infrastructure solutions."

"Being able to convert our landfill gas into reusable energy is a win for everyone: the environment, the energy users and the landfill," stated Gerald Allen, Advanced Disposal's vice president of landfills. He added, "This landfill gas resource will provide a long-term source of green, renewable electricity for the citizens of Georgia and fosters a collaborative partnership among key stakeholders in the field of electricity. We're in the business of a clean and green environment, and successful projects such as this ESG partnership help us reach our sustainability goals everyday."

"Green Power EMC is excited to continue our partnership with ESG at the Pecan Row landfill," stated Jeff Pratt, president of Green Power EMC. "This is the third landfill in our renewable energy portfolio bringing Green Power's portfolio of renewables to over 32 MWs." Pratt stated Green Power EMC is actively pursuing efficient approaches to increasing the supply of renewable energy to Georgia's EMC members.

About Energy Systems Group
Energy Systems Group (ESG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vectren Corporation (NYSE: VVC), is a leading energy services provider that specializes in energy efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure improvement solutions in the government, education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors. ESG also offers a full range of sustainable infrastructure solutions including waste-to-energy, distributed generation, and renewable energy. ESG has steadily expanded its geographic footprint and service offerings for 20 years. The company is licensed to operate in 46 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. To learn more about ESG, visit www.energysystemsgroup.com.

About Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal brings fresh ideas and solutions to the business of a clean environment. As the largest privately-owned environmental services company in the U.S., we provide integrated, non-hazardous solid waste collection, recycling and disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial and construction customers across 17 states and the Bahamas. Our team is dedicated to finding effective, sustainable solutions to preserve the environment for future generations. We welcome you to learn more at AdvancedDisposal.com or follow us on Facebook.

About Green Power EMC
Green Power EMC is a not-for-profit cooperative founded in August 2001 to support Georgia's Electric Membership Corporations in their search for Georgia based renewable resources. The primary efforts of Green Power EMC have been to find, screen, analyze and negotiate power purchase agreements with Georgia-based renewable resource providers. Green Power EMC was the first green power program in the state with green power resources online and operational in October 2003. For more information, visit www.greenpoweremc.com