Carbon Credits
Clinton Landfill
According to the U.S. EPA, a landfill gas to energy projects like this one in rural DeWitt County, Illinois captures upt to 90% of the methane emitted from the landfill.
Location
DeWitt County, IL
Price per tCO2e
From $35.49 - $106.48
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Carbon credits for residual emissions, complementary claims, and broader climate action in DeWitt County, IL.
Carbon credits serve a different role than electricity certificates: they help address emissions that sit outside renewable electricity matching and are often used for residual emissions strategies in DeWitt County, IL backed by VCS verification. This product is best understood as part of a broader decarbonization pathway rather than as a substitute for electricity procurement.
What to review before buying carbon credits
For carbon products, buyers usually focus on project type, claims strategy, verification quality, and whether the credit aligns with internal rules for retirement and disclosure backed by VCS verification with a 2026 vintage. The right fit depends less on a single commodity label and more on how the product supports the organization’s wider climate narrative.
About This Product
According to the U.S. EPA, a landfill gas to energy project captures roughly 60-90% of the methane emitted from the landfill, depending on the system effectiveness. With its landfill gas under control, rural DeWitt County, Illinois has clearer skies and cleaner air. Instead of escaping into the atmosphere, contributing to smog and global warming, the byproduct of solid waste is captured and converted into a usable energy source. The landfill gas, made primarily of methane and carbon dioxide, is extracted from the landfill’s series of 50 wells and piped to two 1.6MW Caterpillar generator sets to convert the methane to biofuel. Burning landfill gas to produce electricity destroys most of the hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds that cause local health concerns. Landfill gas to energy technology produces a cost-effective, reliable source of energy, improves air quality and reduces odor.