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'''LoCI Controls, Inc.''' is a leading company in methane capture and emissions reduction technology for landfills. The company provides innovative software and devices solutions designed to optimize landfill gas extraction, helping to minimize [[methane]] emissions and capture more for use as renewable energy through better [[landfill gas monitoring]],<ref name="Popular Science">{{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|date=20 May 2015 |accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref>. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Created to address the inefficiencies in methane capture processes at landfills, LoCI Controls was founded by two [[MIT]] graduate students, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Sims (née Hale), in 2013 to provide more sustainable and economically viable solutions. The company received a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in January 2014 as a partial section of its Catalyst Program.<ref name="South Coast Today">{{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. |
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== Technology == |
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LoCI Controls offers a comprehensive system that includes real-time data collection, analytics, and patented automated control measurement devices. The LoCI system also includes a cloud-based platform, WellWatcher®, that provides insights and control capabilities to landfill operators. Their system uses wireless sensors to monitor landfill gas emissions and composition continuously. These sensors collect data that is then analyzed to optimize gas collection and minimize methane emissions, leveraging proprietary algorithms for predictive adjustments and tailored alerts for landfill operations teams. |
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On 4 August 2020, Peter Quigley, Chairman and CEO of Loci Controls Inc., reported the launch of three additional RNG ventures in Q2, culminating in dramatically expanded market share. One in Dane County, run by BIOFerm in [[Madison, Wisconsin]], and two in Texas, one with Mas Energy on the landfill in [[Arlington, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|date=19 August 2020|title=Loci Controls announces 3 new RNG projects|url=http://www.biomassmagazine.com/articles/17286/loci-controls-announces-3-new-rng-projects|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=21 August 2020|website=Biomass}}</ref> |
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==Impact== |
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By optimizing landfill gas extraction, LoCI Controls helps reduce methane and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Their innovations in landfill management have shown to increase gas capture by an average of 10-20%,<ref name="PTP Informatics Performance Assessment">{{cite web|url=https://22041406.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/22041406/PDFs/PTP%20Informatics-LoCI_ThirdPartyPeerReview.pdf|title=Performance Assessment of Loci Controls Automated Landfill Gas Collection System|work=ptpinformatics.com}}</ref> demonstrating substantial environmental and economic benefits. LoCI Controls is committed to reducing global methane emissions, which are a significant contributor to climate change. |
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Loci's technology is designed for 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|date=21 March 2014 |accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref> "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 name="cleantechiq.com"/> The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors.:<ref name="erikatarantal"/> 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=http://www.launch-capital.com/portfolios/loci-controls|title=Loci Controls|work=launch-capital.com|accessdate=25 May 2015}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://locicontrols.com/ LoCI Controls Official Website] |
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*[http://greentownlabs.org/member-spotlight-melinda-sims-loci-controls/ A Q&A with Melinda Sims, CTO, Loci Controls] |
*[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.] |
*[http://www.epa.gov/lmop/partners/profiles/locicontrolsinc.html LMOP Partner Profile Loci Controls Inc.] |
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Revision as of 17:13, 3 July 2024
LoCI Controls, Inc. is a leading company in methane capture and emissions reduction technology for landfills. The company provides innovative software and devices solutions designed to optimize landfill gas extraction, helping to minimize methane emissions and capture more for use as renewable energy through better landfill gas monitoring,[1].
Background
Created to address the inefficiencies in methane capture processes at landfills, LoCI Controls was founded by two MIT graduate students, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Sims (née Hale), in 2013 to provide more sustainable and economically viable solutions. The company received a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in January 2014 as a partial section of its Catalyst Program.[2] The program invests in new researchers and companies.
Technology
LoCI Controls offers a comprehensive system that includes real-time data collection, analytics, and patented automated control measurement devices. The LoCI system also includes a cloud-based platform, WellWatcher®, that provides insights and control capabilities to landfill operators. Their system uses wireless sensors to monitor landfill gas emissions and composition continuously. These sensors collect data that is then analyzed to optimize gas collection and minimize methane emissions, leveraging proprietary algorithms for predictive adjustments and tailored alerts for landfill operations teams.
Impact
By optimizing landfill gas extraction, LoCI Controls helps reduce methane and other harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Their innovations in landfill management have shown to increase gas capture by an average of 10-20%,[3] demonstrating substantial environmental and economic benefits. LoCI Controls is committed to reducing global methane emissions, which are a significant contributor to climate change.
References
- ^ "A Better Way To Turn Trash Into Gas". Popular Science. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Performance Assessment of Loci Controls Automated Landfill Gas Collection System" (PDF). ptpinformatics.com.