Quantum Biopower, Biomass Magazine
Southington Chairman Michael Riccio pressed the button which initiated the engine’s startup. Quantum Biopower
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Quantum Biopower started its 1.2 MW combined-heat-and-power (CHP) unit Tuesday, adding a new source of renewable power to Southington, Connecticut. Officials from the Town of Southington were on hand for the official start of the generating unit.
Power from Quantum’s facility is being virtually net metered to power Southington municipal buildings. Town Manager Mark Sciota said that this will result in significant cost savings to the town over the next 20 years.
“We’re proud of the work Quantum is doing and the strides [Southington] is making to become as green a community as possible,” Sciota added.
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