Snapshot: Lake County, Indiana

County Data
Population 495,272
MSW Generated 988 Metric Tons/Day
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Operating FastOx gasification in Lake 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 Lake.

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

2,126,591

Metric Tons

Gasification could eliminate 2,126,591 metric tons of CO2 equivalent each year. That's like taking 447,703 cars off the road.

CO2e Eliminated: 2,126,591 Metric Tons