The Pontiac-based Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility in Michigan is aiming to revolutionize energy use in the water treatment sector by converting sewage into power. The facility, once in dire need of repair, has undergone significant upgrades, including a groundbreaking technology (Thermal Hydrolysis Pretreatment) that harnesses methane gas from waste, reducing its current reliance on fossil fuels.
Officials at the facility hope to expand the use of this technology, potentially creating a renewable energy source that could power electric vehicles. Already, the plant is using the methane produced to operate some of its equipment.DOE Announces Appliance Efficiency RulesThe U.S. Department of
