- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Renewable Energy Projects https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/223586?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/223586?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/223586?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Renewable Energy Projects&body=News from Republic Services https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/223586?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Energy & Infrastructure](/categories/energy-infrastructure) # Renewable Energy Projects Oct 25, 2018 12:00 PM ET Campaign: [Republic Services 2017 Sustainability Report](/news/campaign/republic-services-2017-sustainability-report) Being a steward of our Blue Planet requires responsible landfill management. To us, that involves more than capturing landfill gas — a byproduct of waste decomposition in landfills. It means prioritizing renewable energy opportunities whenever possible, from harnessing landfill gas at active landfills to capturing the power of the sun, and converting previously unused resources into power for homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and our collection vehicles. - **Here Comes the Sun:** Harnessing the energy of the sun is not new for us, but increasingly, it’s becoming both an environmental and economic opportunity. The technology necessary to convert sunshine into renewable energy continues to improve, bringing more power and projects with it. In 2017, we invested $29 million in solar projects at some of our landfills, and in other opportunities. As of today, we have built, invested in or operate 236,730 solar panels at 19 generating facilities nationwide, with the combined capacity of 80 megawatts of renewable power. - **Yesterday’s Waste for Tomorrow’s Energy:** Collectively, our landfill gas-to-energy projects have the capacity to generate enough renewable energy to power 208,000 homes. Our newest project — at the Pinehill Landfill in Longview, Texas — is expected to generate 404 million cubic feet of renewable natural gas per year. This project is expected to offset carbon emissions equal to the use of more than 19 million gallons of gasoline annually. To learn more about Republic’s Sustainability initiatives, visit [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/RSv4_SECONDARY_TAG_RGB_LIGHT.jpg)](/profiles/republic-services) ### More from Republic Services ###### [Republic Services' San Diego-Area Compost Facility Named Industry's Best](/news/republic-services-san-diego-area-compost-facility-named-industrys-best) Aug 29, 2022 10:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Ahead of Pace to Reach Emissions Reduction Target](/news/republic-services-ahead-pace-reach-emissions-reduction-target) Jul 19, 2022 2:10 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022](/news/republic-services-named-100-best-corporate-citizens-list-2022) May 19, 2022 1:20 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Cleans Up Plastics Recycling Myths for Earth Day](/news/republic-services-cleans-plastics-recycling-myths-earth-day) Apr 14, 2022 9:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2022](/news/republic-services-named-barrons-100-most-sustainable-companies-list-2022) Feb 23, 2022 12:45 PM ET ###### [Republic Services Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Consecutive Year](/news/republic-services-named-dow-jones-sustainability-index-sixth-consecutive-year) Nov 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET ###### [America Recycles Day Is November 15: What to Know Before You Throw ](/news/america-recycles-day-november-15-what-know-you-throw) Nov 10, 2021 9:00 AM ET ###### [Republic Services Opens Industry's First Technical Institute](/news/republic-services-opens-industrys-first-technical-institute) Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET