Snapshot: Erie County, Pennsylvania

County Data
Population 279,824
MSW Generated 558 Metric Tons/Day
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Operating FastOx gasification in Erie is a safe way to provide renewable energy without burning. It can power homes, fuel cars, and help eliminate waste and landfills all while earning revenue for the system owner. Here are some of the benefits of running a FastOx gasifier to remove waste in Erie.

27,485

Homes

Gasification could convert 1,000 metric tons/day of municipal solid waste into 300,467,300 kWhe a year. That's enough electricity to power 27,485 homes for a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $52,197,858

15,887

Trucks

Gasification could generate 10,843,056 gallons of diesel fuel each year, which is enough to power approximately 15,887 light trucks.

Potential Annual Revenue: $61,542,804

86,998

Cars

Gasification could generate 19,744,300 kilograms of hydrogen each year. Used in fuel cells, this has the potential to power approximately 86,998 cars.

Potential Annual Revenue: $117,867,955

43,442,596

Gallons

Gasification could generate 43,442,596 gallons of liquid ammonia a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $75,186,955

62

Jobs

Gasification could support 62 families by providing new jobs.

Potential Jobs Created: 62

1,201,504

Metric Tons

Gasification could eliminate 1,201,504 metric tons of CO2 equivalent each year. That's like taking 252,948 cars off the road.

CO2e Eliminated: 1,201,504 Metric Tons