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North America’s first bio-fuel facility opens in Surrey

By District Energy posted 03-09-2018 00:00

  

Janet Brown, Global News

Summary

North America’s first organic waste management system is open and it is right here in B.C.

Surrey’s $68 million biofuel facility began operations on Friday in the Port Kells area. The new system converts curbside organic waste from homes into renewable energy, and powers the city’s fleet of waste collection trucks. Excess fuel will be transferred to the new district energy system that heats and cools Surrey City Centre.

Rob Costanzo, the General Manager of the City of Surrey’s Corporate Services, said the advanced facility is a game changer.

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