Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP opens Partner reporting for 2020
LMOP Partners can now provide data for their LFG energy projects. These updates are critical for maintaining LMOP’s database. For more information, see the Partner reporting page.
Webinar on University of California (UC) RNG Projects
Join LMOP as two speakers discuss UC’s greenhouse gas and renewable energy goals and how Archaea Energy is helping make it happen. Free to attend but online registration required.Exit
Webinar on Gas Collection Systems
November 4, 2020 – View the presentation slides and listen to the recording as three speakers share information about best practices in landfill gas collection systems.
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
Learn about RNG sources, end uses, policies and incentives, project examples and more in a new EPA document, An Overview of RNG from Biogas.

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Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

LMOP is a voluntary program that works cooperatively with industry stakeholders and waste officials to reduce or avoid methane emissions from landfills. LMOP encourages the recovery and beneficial use of biogas generated from organic municipal solid waste. Learn more about LMOP or join the LMOP listserv.

Key Information

Data and Partners

Tools & Resources

National Map of LFG Energy Projects

Landfills in 48 states and 1 U.S. territory provide LFG for producing electricity, heat, pipeline-quality gas or vehicle fuel. The interactive map below shows the locations of all currently operational LFG energy projects in the United States. View a larger version to access the map's full functionality.

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