Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Liz Elliott announced a partnership between the City of Lincoln and Sparq Renewables to establish a landfill biogas project at the Bluff Road Landfill. The project aims to convert methane gas emitted by landfill waste into renewable natural gas (RNG), reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing air quality in Lincoln. Sparq Renewables will finance, build, and operate the renewable natural gas facility, expected to cost nearly $50 million and be completed by winter 2026. The project will generate revenue for the City through RNG sales, with an estimated $96 million in sales over 25 years. In addition to its environmental benefits, the biogas facility will help subsidize landfill maintenance, drive economic progress, and contribute to a healthier city and planet. The project aligns with Lincoln's climate and sustainability goals, aiming to reduce emissions equivalent to 92 million gallons of gasoline over its lifetime. The project's combined benefits include reducing methane emissions, replacing non-renewable energy sources, and improving air quality. It showcases how sustainability innovations can drive economic and environmental progress while contributing to a cleaner, healthier community. The project is forward-looking, addressing multiple challenges in a sustainable way. The landfill biogas facility is expected to create avenues of revenue generation, not only from renewable natural gas but also potentially from CO2 markets, hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuels. The project has garnered support for its proactive approach in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating economic benefits for Lincoln and surrounding communities. Overall, the partnership between the City of Lincoln and Sparq Renewables is set to benefit all residents by protecting air quality, increasing efficiency, and driving sustainability in landfill operations.