[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 24, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E962-E963]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE GRAND OPENING OF THE PALM BEACH RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITY 
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                        HON. THEODORE E. DEUTCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 2015

  Mr. DEUTCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Solid Waste 
Authority of Palm Beach County as they open the Palm Beach Renewable 
Energy Facility 2. Today, the facility will celebrate its public grand 
opening as the most environmentally friendly waste-to-energy power 
plant in North America. It is also the first waste-to-energy power 
plant built in the United States in more than 15 years. As a member of 
Congress representing Palm Beach County, I am proud to recognize the 
County's commitment to alternative forms of energy and reducing the 
accumulation of waste.
  The Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 will reduce our reliance 
on the County's landfill by up to 90 percent while providing enough 
energy to power an estimated 44,000 homes and businesses. Each year, 
this facility will process over one million tons of post-recycled waste 
as well as recycle an estimated 27,000 tons of metal. Not only will the 
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 repurpose our waste, but it will 
do so in an efficient way using advanced air pollution controls and 
water conservation measures.
  I especially look forward to visiting the facility's Education 
Center. This Center will provide countless opportunities to educate our 
students and the greater public on the benefits of preserving our 
environment and investing in innovative energy solutions.
  I congratulate the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, its 
partners, and its employees on this momentous occasion and honor them.

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