The Gloucester County Utilities Authority found that incineration of biosolids was no longer viable due to aging equipment and tightening air-quality regulations.Amid growing concerns about energy resiliency, the New Jersey authority embarked on a transformation. What started as a compliance challenge quickly evolved into a pioneering model of sustainable infrastructure.By replacing incineration with anaerobic digestion and combined heat and power, the authority turned its clean-water plant into one of the region’s most energy efficient and environmentally responsible. The project stands as a technical achievement and a regional blueprint for resilience.Regulatory hurdles Aging infrastructure and rising environmental compliance costs left
