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More than 325 LFG energy projects are operational in the United States. Together, these projects
have achieved significant reductions in the emission of methane, a potent heat trapping gas.
They also have prevented emissions of carbon dioxide and harmful air pollutants such as sulfur
dioxide, since using LFG for energy offsets the need to use nonrenewable resources such as coal and oil. In
2001, operational LFG energy projects in the United States prevented the release of approximately 14 million
metric tons of carbon equivalent. Emissions reductions achieved from these projects
provided the same climate benefits as eliminating the emissions of 12 million cars
for one year; offsetting 132 million barrels of oil; or producing enough energy
to power almost 1 million homes for one year.
HOW TO BECOME PART OF THE LMOP NETWORK
I LANDFILL METHANE
OUTREACH PROGRAM
CREATING PARTNERSHIPS AND POWER FROM LANDFILL GAS
Participation in LMOP is easy. Partners (landfill
owners and operators, communities, industry,
states, and energy companies) can join the program
free of charge by signing a voluntary memorandum
of understanding (MOU) with LMOP. Under the
conditions of this voluntary partnership, LMOP
provides technical and marketing assistance and
information, while the Partner helps with the identifi-
cation, development, and promotion of LFG use
projects. Other organizations can participate as well.
Simply contact LMOP to see how the network can
help you develop your LFG use project.
United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
LANDFILL METHANE
OUTREACH PROGRAM
EPA-430-F-02-013
Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
www.epa.gov/lmop
October 2002
By Mail:
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
Landfill Methane Outreach Program
Mail Code 6202J
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20460
By Phone:
1-888-782-7937
By Internet:
www.epa.gov/lmop
United States
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation (6202J)
Washington, DC 20460
Official Business
Penalty for Private Use $300
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