Reactivate, an Invenergy company, has announced an agreement with WM, a leading provider of environmental solutions, in which it will transform over 50 former landfill sites into community solar and small utility-scale solar-and-storage projects.
The renewable assets will be deployed on WM sites, where they will support grid resiliency and deliver economic benefits to the surrounding communities.
Reactivate will develop, construct, own, and operate the projects.
The sites will deliver energy savings for households, nonprofits, and local businesses, generate local tax revenue, and support workforce training and skills-building initiatives. They are also expected to boost local contracting opportunities for contractors and equipment suppliers.
“WM is committed to strengthening the communities where we live and work,” said Tara Hemmer, chief sustainability officer at WM, in a statement. “We are proud to work with Reactivate, a company WM selected for this project, to help revolutionize these landfill sites to provide needed solar energy.”
Myles Burnsed, VP of Development at Reactivate, added, “As we advance this portfolio, Reactivate remains deeply committed to safe, responsible operations that prioritize community wellbeing and expects the first phase of projects to reach commercial completion by late 2027.”
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