In 2013, Farmers RECC secured a $1 million USDA loan to capture landfill methane in Glasgow, Kentucky. 7 years later, the plant reached full capacity, powering 547 homes

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Glasgow landfill project ultimately offers a compelling lesson in how communities can rethink waste, energy and environmental responsibility at the same time. The $1 million USDA loan helped make methane capture infrastructure affordable, while the completed facility transformed landfill gas into a useful source of local electricity.