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'''Loci Controls''', Inc. is a developer of [[Wireless sensor network|wireless sensor and actor network (WSAN)]] devices. Loci Controls developing hardware and software utilizing wireless sensor network to optimize the extraction of methane from landfills through better [[Landfill gas monitoring|landfill gas monitoring]],<ref name="popsci">{{cite web|url=http://www.popsci.com/melinda-sims-pulls-more-power-land-fills|title=A Better Way To Turn Trash Into Gas|work=Popular Science|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> |
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'''LoCI Controls, Inc.''' is an environmental services data and technology company. LoCI Controls develops software and devices that utilize a [[wireless sensor network]] to optimize the extraction of methane from landfills. |
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==Background== |
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The technology is aimed at energy producing landfills, by harvesting potentially toxic [[methane]] gas from landfills<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/startups/2014/03/loci-controls-gets-765-000-to-commercialize-clean.html|title=Loci Controls gets $765,000 to commercialize clean energy tech|date=13 March 2014|work=Boston Business Journal|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> and has shown to increase efficiency by 25% in at least one location<ref name="popsci"/>. The [[software]] and [[hardware]] provides an advancement over the existing technology that requires on-site monitoring and adjustments to optimally extract the methane<ref name="erikatarantal">{{cite web|url=http://www.wcvb.com/news/local-company-makes-it-easier-to-harness-energy-of-landfills/29634902|title=Local company makes it easier to harness energy of landfills|author=Erika Tarantal|date=10 November 2014|work=WCVB|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> utilizing wireless sensor networks <ref>{{cite web|url=http://cleantechiq.com/2014/03/methane-to-megawatts-loci-controls-raises-756k-in-seed-funding-for-landfill-gas-technology/|title=Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology|work=cleantechiq.com|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref>. The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors <ref name="erikatarantal"/>. |
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The company was founded by two [[MIT]] graduate students, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Sims (née Hale) in 2013. LoCI Controls received a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in the amount of $40,000 USD in January 2014 as a partial section of its Catalyst Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20140401/SCBULLETIN/403310358|title=Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford|work=southcoasttoday.com|accessdate=25 May 2015}}</ref> The program invests in new researchers and companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southcoasttoday.com/article/20140401/SCBULLETIN/403310358|title=Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford|work=southcoasttoday.com|accessdate=25 May 2015}}</ref> |
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==Technology & Impact== |
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LoCI's system is designed to increase methane gas extraction from landfills. The software and hardware provide remote monitoring and control, versus historical practices, which require twice-monthly on-site monitoring and manual adjustments to extract the methane. |
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==External Write-Ups== |
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*"The LoCI system offers tailored alerts, a custom algorithm that predicts needed adjustments to the gas collection system, and automatic controls to monitor gas production."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cleantechiq.com/2014/03/methane-to-megawatts-loci-controls-raises-756k-in-seed-funding-for-landfill-gas-technology/|title=Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology|work=cleantechiq.com|accessdate=15 March 2015}}</ref> |
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*"The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors. With the LoCI Controls solution, revenue from landfill gas-to-energy plants is increased, risk of noncompliance is mitigated, and odor complaints can be instantly addressed."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cleantechiq.com/2014/03/methane-to-megawatts-loci-controls-raises-756k-in-seed-funding-for-landfill-gas-technology/|title=Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology|work=cleantechiq.com|accessdate=15 March 2015}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*[http://greentownlabs.org/member-spotlight-melinda-sims-loci-controls/ A Q&A with Melinda Sims, CTO, Loci Controls] |
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*[http://www.epa.gov/lmop/partners/profiles/locicontrolsinc.html LMOP Partner Profile Loci Controls Inc.] |
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[[Category:Software companies of the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 25 November 2024
LoCI Controls, Inc. is an environmental services data and technology company. LoCI Controls develops software and devices that utilize a wireless sensor network to optimize the extraction of methane from landfills.
Background
[edit]The company was founded by two MIT graduate students, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Sims (née Hale) in 2013. LoCI Controls received a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in the amount of $40,000 USD in January 2014 as a partial section of its Catalyst Program.[1] The program invests in new researchers and companies.[2]
Technology & Impact
[edit]LoCI's system is designed to increase methane gas extraction from landfills. The software and hardware provide remote monitoring and control, versus historical practices, which require twice-monthly on-site monitoring and manual adjustments to extract the methane.
External Write-Ups
[edit]- "The LoCI system offers tailored alerts, a custom algorithm that predicts needed adjustments to the gas collection system, and automatic controls to monitor gas production."[3]
- "The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors. With the LoCI Controls solution, revenue from landfill gas-to-energy plants is increased, risk of noncompliance is mitigated, and odor complaints can be instantly addressed."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.