Snapshot: Van Buren County, Iowa

County Data
Population 7,617
MSW Generated 15 Metric Tons/Day
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Operating FastOx gasification in Van Buren 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 Van Buren.

550

Homes

Gasification could convert 20 metric tons/day of municipal solid waste into 6,009,346 kWhe a year. That's enough electricity to power 550 homes for a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $1,043,943

318

Trucks

Gasification could generate 216,861 gallons of diesel fuel each year, which is enough to power approximately 318 light trucks.

Potential Annual Revenue: $1,230,842

1,740

Cars

Gasification could generate 394,886 kilograms of hydrogen each year. Used in fuel cells, this has the potential to power approximately 1,740 cars.

Potential Annual Revenue: $2,357,345

868,852

Gallons

Gasification could generate 868,852 gallons of liquid ammonia a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $1,503,725

10

Jobs

Gasification could support 10 families by providing new jobs.

Potential Jobs Created: 10

32,706

Metric Tons

Gasification could eliminate 32,706 metric tons of CO2 equivalent each year. That's like taking 6,885 cars off the road.

CO2e Eliminated: 32,706 Metric Tons