Crowder Construction Company

Gas to Energy

GAS TO ENERGY

Change Through Gas To Energy

As global demand for power climbs, the future of energy generation requires innovative thinking and resource sustainability. It is estimated that the power demand will double by the year 2030.

Such a future opens up tremendous opportunity for everyone from utilities, landfill owners and wastewater treatment plant operators to food and beverage companies and steel producers.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act, carbon credits, federal incentives, state and local legislation as well as a growing need for renewable energy are motivating utilities, landfill owners, food & beverage producers, steel producers and wastewater treatment plant operators to recover landfill gas (LFG) and/or biogas and convert it into electricity, boiler-grade fuel or pipeline-quality natural gas.

At the same time, many state utility commissions have adopted a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) that requires regulated utilities, electrical co-ops and municipal electric suppliers to obtain a portion of their energy needs through renewable energy resources or energy efficiency measures.

The end result? Opportunities for affordable new technologies and infrastructure that not only meet new requirements, but can also actually create a new revenue stream.

Cost-Effective Power Generation

Landfill gas (LFG) and biogas are typically the most cost effective solutions for renewable energy capabilities.

Using turbine and combustion engine generators, the gas is drawn from its source, conditioned and then fed into the generator. Power is generated for use within the facility – or fed back onto the electric grid.

Full-Service Solutions

Crowder has more than 60 years of construction and alternate delivery experience in green energy projects. In fact, we've been building them long before anyone had even heard about "green energy."

As a successful family-owned company, we have the same mission we started with in 1947: to build with a commitment to customer satisfaction and the highest quality craftsmanship and safety standards. Over the course of hundreds of projects, we’ve developed a reputation for honesty, performance and effectively turning ideas into action.

Strategic Planning - We offer a range of specific services designed to clarify opportunities and maximize project potential. These include evaluating renewable energy sources and providing an economic and viability analysis of cogeneration.

Estimating - Our full-service team can estimate any project. We have the experience and real-world understanding to provide accurate and timely project cost evaluation.

REC and CC Evaluation - Crowder can evaluate and develop a strategy for the most effective way to obtain Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and Carbon Credits (CC)/

RECs can be sold, traded or bartered, with the owner purchasing renewable energy that has been created. RECs can incentivize carbon-neutral renewable energy by providing a production subsidy to electricity generated from renewable sources. CCs are a key component of national and international attempts to mitigate the growth in concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs). One CC is equal to one ton of carbon. Carbon trading is an application of an emissions trading approach.
Construction Services - Quite simply, our greatest strengths are our people and our ability to get things done.

Our self-performance capabilities include heavy concrete, mechanical and electrical work ensure that our projects will be built safely, cost effectively and on time.

We offer a variety of delivery methods based upon our clients needs. From turnkey lump sum, design-build or construction management, we can deliver.

Development - For clients who have an interest in third party development, Crowder has the ability to put together a team to provide a turnkey solution for those interested in alternate sources of financing.Safety - The most important factor of a project is safety. Our goal is to get each employee safely home to their families every day. We are a certified STAR Voluntary Protection Program contractor and designated North Carolina Building STAR Contractor.STAR contractors, as defined by Federal and state OSHA regulations, agree to operate an effective program that meets an established set of safety criteria to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
Green Energy: Making it Real - Whatever your source, LFG, biogas or something in between, Crowder can perform a thorough evaluation of your situation and provide an honest assessment of its potential. As a construction company with extensive technical and engineering knowledge, we have the tools to turn theory into reality - allowing you to begin green energy projects faster and generate a return on investment sooner.