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PurposeEnergy Launches Middlebury Renewable Energy Facility
Slice of Energy Team
October 28, 2024
Key Highlights:
Middlebury facility is Vermont's first food waste-to-renewable electricity project under the Standard Offer Program.
Processes 100,000 gallons of organic waste daily into clean water, renewable electricity, and natural fertilizers.
Partners with Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery, Vermont Hard Cider, and others to recycle industrial organic waste.
Generates over 8 million kWh annually, reducing carbon emissions by 2,000+ metric tons.
Future expansion in Vermont aims to further reduce carbon emissions with additional facilities.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“We are excited to support Vermont’s sustainability goals by diverting organics from landfills and producing clean water and renewable electricity at Middlebury.”
“The Middlebury Resource Recovery Center is a critical step toward operational and sustainability goals for Agri-Mark/Cabot Creamery.”
Our Take:
PurposeEnergy’s Middlebury facility signifies a major step for Vermont in transforming waste management for sustainability. By leveraging anaerobic digestion technology, PurposeEnergy aligns with Vermont's circular economy objectives, minimizing waste from the food and beverage industry while creating valuable byproducts. The integration with large regional players like Agri-Mark and Vermont Hard Cider highlights a scalable model where local businesses can actively participate in reducing carbon footprints. As PurposeEnergy expands across Vermont, these facilities collectively position Vermont as a leader in sustainable energy innovation and waste-to-resource management, with substantial environmental and economic benefits.