Political Quotes

“My amendment to the North American Security and Infrastructure Act requires the Secretary of Energy to submit a report to Congress on the impact of captured methane converted for energy and power generation on Federal lands, buildings, and relevant municipalities. {time} 1715 The report would include a summary of energy performance and savings from using this power generation source and an analysis of the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. In my district in San Diego, we are putting innovative solutions to work to reduce methane emissions and create energy at the same time. At the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, methane is collected and fuels two continuously running generators. Using the methane produced onsite, the wastewater treatment plant has not only become energy self- sufficient, but is also able to sell excess power that it generates to the local energy grid, enhancing grid reliability and energy efficiency. Another positive example of converting captured methane to energy is at landfills. In the United States, we have over 1,900 landfills, and they are the third largest source of methane emissions in the United States. This pollution threatens air quality and the public health of communities located close to the landfills themselves. In San Diego, the Miramar Landfill spans over 1,500 acres and has been operating since 1959.…”