SASKATOON CONVERTS MUNICIPAL WASTE INTO ENERGY THANKS TO GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP

New facility will reduce GHG emissions by 45,000 tonnes and produce enough energy to power 1,300 homes  

The efficiency of Saskatoon’s new Landfill Gas Collection Facility was on display today, as representatives from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments gathered at the landfill to celebrate its recent completion.

The landfill is now equipped to produce large amounts of electricity, enough to power 1,300 homes a year. It uses a process that involves capturing methane-rich gas, which is produced in the landfill. This gas is then used to fuel internal combustion engines linked to electrical generators that produce power. Saskatoon will be able to sell the power generated by the facility to SaskPower.

Other benefits of this initiative include reducing greenhouse gas emissions by over 45,000 tonnes per year and improving air quality and reducing odours at the landfill.

Quick Facts

• The Government of Canada and the City of Saskatoon provided joint funding of $15 million to cover the total costs of this initiative.
• This is the first power generation facility to be built by the City of Saskatoon in over 100 years.

Quotes

“Our Government is proud to invest in infrastructure initiatives that contribute to a cleaner environment and a better quality of life for Saskatoon residents. I’m pleased that the power generated by this facility will also generate over $1 million in annual revenues for the City every year to support other municipal priorities. We will continue to support projects that play an important role in developing our communities, creating jobs and strengthening our economy.”

Kelly Block
Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Rosetown—Biggar

“The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes the importance of maintaining and investing in new infrastructure in our growing communities and we thank the Government of Canada for partnering with the City of Saskatoon to make this project possible.”

Corey Tochor
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Saskatoon Eastview on behalf of the Honourable Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan Minister of Government Relations

“From the first power houses built in Saskatoon in 1907 and 1912, to the one we now have here today, we’re extremely proud of everyone who has been involved in the building of this facility. The result of our co-operative efforts demonstrates our city’s commitment to the environment, to finding ways to help sustain and maintain our precious assets into the future, and to ensuring the best possible quality of life for our residents.” 

His Worship Donald Atchison
Mayor of Saskatoon