Exciting news…RSWA has the nod from its Board of Directors to move forward on a solar energy project that will use a section of our closed landfill to produce renewable energy. Now that’s repurposing!
Press Release that went out on June 27, 2017
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors Approve Solar Project
at the Ivy Material Utilization Center
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors has authorized a land lease contract with a developer to install a solar array at the Ivy Material Utilization Center (IMUC or former Ivy Landfill) that will generate an estimated 2 megawatts of electricity annually, which is enough to power about 1,000 homes per year. The array will be located on 10-14 acres of the old landfill site, leaving the landfill cover undisturbed, and will bring in $10,000 per year in revenue over the 25 year period of the lease. RSWA Board of Directors approved the Authority to enter this land lease contract with Community Power Group, based in Bethesda, Maryland. Construction is slated to begin the Summer of 2018.
“Economically and environmentally this project makes sense,” said Bill Mawyer, RSWA Executive Director. “It’s revenue positive for the Authority and helps us continue to foster sustainability as an organization which is encouraged by our Board, staff, and other community stakeholders.”
[Photo below depicts example of concrete footings used in closed landfill application]
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is dedicated to protecting and improving the environment by providing the recycling, solid waste, and household hazardous waste disposal services requested by the City and County. RSWA assists thousands of City and County residents and businesses each year with their recycling, solid waste, and household hazardous waste disposal needs.
CONTACT: Teri Kent, Communications Manager
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority
(434) 977-2970 Ext. 101
Plans for Solar Arrays at Ivy
Example of solar array with concrete footings
NBC29 coverage
