What is the carbon footprint for an EfW plant?
The carbon footprint of our future solution is an important factor and a priority for the authorities. In considering this in relation to EfW plants, it is necessary to take into account several different types of emissions. The transport emissions from moving the waste, those of the technology used, and where energy is produced, the emissions saved from not burning coal or natural gas. An Energy from waste plant, with combined heat and power, has a significant carbon benefit, compared to current landfill arrangements. Indeed there would be a 32-41% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to landfilling the same waste. The higher figure applies if the heat produced can be used in addition to the electricity generated.
