NAWTEC 2018: What you need to know

Have you been learning about waste diversion and are curious about waste-to-energy as an alternative energy resource? Or are you a veteran waste-to-energy professional looking to expand your technical knowledge and industry network?

The North American Waste-to-Energy Conference (NAWTEC) being held May 14-16 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, brings together a unique audience that will focus on how waste-to-energy can improve a community and help build a more sustainable future. Leaders and expert speakers will discuss technology innovations on the rise, the future outlook of waste-to-energy, and how to be successful in the industry. Learn outside of the classroom with tours that can give you applicable knowledge, hands-on experience and first-hand exposure to industry best practices.

Session Spotlights

Enhancing the Economic and Social Value of Energy-from-Waste Facilities in the Communities They Serve

This presentation will explain why the public has a poor perception of energy-from-waste (EfW) technologies and what can be done to change this view. The presentation will demonstrate some new community engagement techniques, which have worked in other parts of the world and could help speed up new EfW project delivery by helping host communities understand and accept the technology.

Speaker: Paul Davison, managing director and environmental engineer, Proteus Public Relations Ltd

Using Co-Location at Waste-to-Energy Facilities as a Market Driver for Energy Sales

Review the progress made by Prince William County, Virginia, and Kent County, Michigan, on their development of resource recovery/renewable energy parks at landfill sites. Kent County already operates an integrated waste management system consisting of transfer stations, municipal recovery facilities, a 600-ton-per-day waste-to-energy facility and a 1,000-ton-per-day landfill. This session will explore future goals for landfill diversion.

Speaker: Stephen Simmons, senior vice president and sustainable development business leader, Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc.

Tours to Talk About

Lancaster Waste-To-Energy Facility Tour

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) serves as a backdrop to the conference, showcasing its multi-step approach to trash disposal and processing. The 1,200-ton-per-day (TPD) facility in Conoy Township, Pennsylvania, integrates clean, renewable energy, while also saving significant landfill capacity. This 36MW facility processes around 400,000 tons of waste annually. On the tour, attendees will learn about LCSWMA’s collaboration with Perdue Agribusiness. LCSWMA provides 15 to 20 percent of the steam from the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility to Perdue’s adjacent soybean processing facility.

Lancaster County Tour

Attendees can explore the unique characteristics of Lancaster County, including learning about Lancaster City’s history, vibrant arts community, historic architecture and great cultural attractions. Attendees can then travel through the region’s beautiful farmlands and learn about the agricultural heritage and Amish culture. Lastly, visitors will travel to Lititz—voted one of the “coolest small towns in America.” The town offers picturesque, tree-lined streets, unique shops, cafés, architecture and a friendly atmosphere.

To view the full conference program and schedule of events, visit NAWTEC.org.