Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
The Waste-to-Energy Plant Operation industry is an integral part of the nation's waste disposal infrastructure and increasingly a source of its renewable energy power. Through the early part of the past five years, the industry struggled through tough economic and regulatory conditions that made substitute landfills and recycling facilities more attractive waste disposal options in parts of the country and caused some firms to struggle with profitability and close facilities. However, renewed public and government interest in the environmental impact of waste disposal and renewable energy generation sparked new investment in WtE facilities and the first return to growth for the industry in more than a decade.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
According to data from the Swedish Trade Council, the most heavily concentrated regions in terms of WtE plants are the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and New England. Unlike most other renewable resources, WtE generation can serve base-load demand and is more often located near population centers where demand is greatest, minimizing the need for expensive incremental transmission infrastructure. Energy from waste is designated as renewable energy in 25 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, as well as in several federal statutes and policies. Through the Clean Energy States Alliance, states coordinate their investments in renewable energy... purchase to read more