Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

U.S. SENATOR Jeff Bingaman

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Contact Senator Bingaman's Office:

Jude McCartin
Maria Najera
703 Hart Building
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5521

Bingaman: Albuquerque EPA Grant for Energy Project

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today announced that the City of Albuquerque has been awarded funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for activities aimed at reducing green house gasses in the community.

The City of Albuquerque will receive $500,000 to use landfill gas to provide energy, including the power to recycle glass.   The City is creating a landfill gas-to-energy project that will reduce fuel consumption and help to build a market for recycling and recycled products.

"I'm pleased EPA making it possible for the City of Albuquerque to move forward with this innovative project," Bingaman said.