Snapshot: Becker County, Minnesota

County Data
Population 32,422
MSW Generated 65 Metric Tons/Day
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Operating FastOx gasification in Becker 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 Becker.

2,749

Homes

Gasification could convert 100 metric tons/day of municipal solid waste into 30,046,730 kWhe a year. That's enough electricity to power 2,749 homes for a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $5,219,745

1,589

Trucks

Gasification could generate 1,084,306 gallons of diesel fuel each year, which is enough to power approximately 1,589 light trucks.

Potential Annual Revenue: $6,154,240

8,700

Cars

Gasification could generate 1,974,430 kilograms of hydrogen each year. Used in fuel cells, this has the potential to power approximately 8,700 cars.

Potential Annual Revenue: $11,786,755

4,344,260

Gallons

Gasification could generate 4,344,260 gallons of liquid ammonia a year.

Potential Annual Revenue: $7,518,655

16

Jobs

Gasification could support 16 families by providing new jobs.

Potential Jobs Created: 16

139,213

Metric Tons

Gasification could eliminate 139,213 metric tons of CO2 equivalent each year. That's like taking 29,308 cars off the road.

CO2e Eliminated: 139,213 Metric Tons