Converting waste streams into energy is economic at current prices - syngas can be created from $2 to $4 per MMbtu and power from $0.003 to $0.005 per kWh, net of tipping fees and by-product revenues. This provides for a low cost and a sustainable energy solution.

• Energy recovery from waste projects benefit from multiple revenue streams, including:
  • Tipping fees (a cost paid to dispose of waste materials at a landfill or WTE facility)
  • Energy revenues from the sale of power, steam, ethanol or other fuel products; and
  • The sale of byproducts such as recovered metals or vitrified slag (for use in construction)

• Energy recovery from waste project returns are projected to be in the range of 15 to 30% in areas of high population density
• Growing support for environmentally responsible waste treatment solutions from various governing bodies is accelerating the acceptance of plasma gasification of waste and providing financial support through:
  • municipal bonds
  • tax incentives
  • green pricing
  • renewable credits
  • grants
  • loan guarantees