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Austin biosolids facility to become a net energy producer

700 kW biogas-fueled generator will meet entire plant demand; excess power to be sold
  • By Ted J. Rulseh
  • August 29, 2012

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The biosolids handling plant in Austin, Texas, will soon be making more power than it uses with a new biogas-fueled generator. The generator at the Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant is expected to go online in November.

The 700 kW generator will fulfill the entire plant...

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