Portsmouth, NH -- Environmental Power Corporation, in collaboration with Dairyland Power Cooperative, is formally commissioning the first of its electricity generating anaerobic digester systems.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 22, at the Five Star Dairy in Elk Mound, WI, to commemorate this milestone. The ceremony featured a facility tour and brief remarks by William Berg, president and chief executive officer of Dairyland Power Cooperative, Frank Frassetto, Wisconsin state director for USDA Rural Development, Joseph Cresci, chairman of Environmental Power Corporation, and Agricultural Minister Counselor Steen Thorsted of the Royal Danish Embassy in Washington, DC.

This facility has been designed and constructed by Microgy, Inc., Environmental Power's principal operating subsidiary. The facility is believed by Microgy to produce substantially more electricity from a given quantity of animal and organic wastes than any other anaerobic digester system built for commercial purposes in the United States. The facility is the first installed in the United States utilizing a proven Danish technology licensed exclusively to Microgy for deployment in North America. The system is projected to generate approximately 6.5 million kilowatt hours annually from the waste of about 800 milk cows, an output that is sufficient to supply approximately 600 homes.

Joseph Cresci stated "The commissioning of this system is the first step toward what we believe will be an important role for this superior technology in helping our country cost-effectively meet its growing energy demands while protecting the environment."

In addition to producing renewable energy, anaerobic digesters are recognized as a solution to environmental and regulatory compliance issues related to animal waste disposal. Microgy's system can help farmers reduce ground and surface water pollution and minimize odors while freeing land for increased herd sizes, which is expected to help lower farm operation and maintenance costs. Anaerobic digesters also produce residual byproducts, including compost, bedding materials and pollution management credits that can serve as additional sources of revenue.

"This alliance with Microgy enables Dairyland to expand our renewable energy portfolio as part of our long-term plan to use clean, cost-effective sources of electricity. Increased demand on our system will be eased by this waste-to-energy generation, which is good for our cooperative members and the environment," said William Berg, president and chief executive officer, Dairyland Power Cooperative.

For more information visit the Company's web site at www.environmentalpower.com

AWWA : Andy Richardson Takes Helm

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- Andy W. Richardson, a principal and director of the Phoenix and Las Vegas offices of the consulting firm Greeley and Hansen, began his term as the American Water Works Association's president last night by calling on the water community to be dedicated and responsible stewards of our critical water infrastructure.

Speaking at the concluding banquet of the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE05), Richardson reminded attendees of the commitment shown by water professionals in previous generations, saying their "stewardship sets the bar for us."

"We need to view AWWA and our countries' infrastructures as vital assets we are holding in trust for the next generation to come," Richardson said. "We need to pass both on better than we found them."

Richardson succeeds Kathryn L. McCain, a principal with the consulting and engineering firm CDM. An AWWA member for almost 20 years, Richardson has been a long-time leader in the Association and the water community. He chairs the AWWA Strategic Planning Committee and has served on other Board committees, as well as committees on water reuse and international issues. He holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois and masters degrees in civil engineering and business administration. His father, William H. Richardson, was AWWA president from 1984-85.

Source: www.awwa.org

BROOKFIELD, CT -- Cultec, Inc.'s new Recharger® 150 stormwater detention/retention chambers are designed to save materials and labor during installation. With a longer length of 8.5 feet, compared to other chambers that come in only two standard sizes, project managers can order less units to complete a project. Less units means decreased labor and cost per foot for the project.

The new Recharger 150 incorporates all of the key benefits of the original product line, including a built-in endwall on each chamber for strength throughout the system. Likewise, the units feature Cultec's patented, overlapping rib connection, which allows easy installation and a stronger connection between chambers. Cultec's chambers are constructed of high-density polyethylene for greater chemical resistance to parking lot runoff, compared to the polypropylene commonly used in other models. Finally, all of Cultec's Recharger chambers are also suitable for septic applications.

The Recharger 150 is 18.5 inches high, 33 inches wide, and has a storage capacity of 2.65 cubic feet per linear foot. Each chamber holds approximately 160 gallons.

Cultec, Inc., headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, is a national manufacturer of plastic chambers for stormwater and septic applications, as well as header and stormwater filter systems. The company's Recharger® and Contactor® chambers are compliant with Clean Water Act guidelines, and utilize patented, interlocking ribs and unique support panels to achieve long life and durability.

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