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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 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"/> |
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 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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*[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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Loci Controls, Inc. is a developer of 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,[1]
Background
The company was founded by two MIT graduates, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Hale in 2012.[2] 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.[2][3] The program invests in new researchers and companies.[2]
Method
The technology is aimed at energy producing landfills, by harvesting potentially toxic methane gas from landfills[4] and has shown to increase efficiency by 25% in at least one location.[1] The software and hardware provides an advancement over the existing technology that requires on-site monitoring and adjustments to optimally extract the methane[5] utilizing wireless sensor networks.[6] "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."[2] The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors.:[5] 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."[7]
References
- ^ a b "A Better Way To Turn Trash Into Gas". Popular Science. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls gets $765,000 to commercialize clean energy tech". Boston Business Journal. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ a b Erika Tarantal (10 November 2014). "Local company makes it easier to harness energy of landfills". WCVB. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls". launch-capital.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.