Borgata
Goes Green
Marina Energy, LLC, a subsidiary
of South Jersey Industries, announced the signing
of a new 20-year contract with Marina District
Development Company, LLC to provide up to 5.5
megawatts of green power to the expanding Borgata
Hotel Casino and Spa in Atlantic City. The new
agreement was prompted by Borgata's continued
interest in renewable energy at the AC Landfill
Energy's methane-to-electric power generation
facility located in Egg Harbor Township and
a similar plant in Warren County owned by WC
Landfill Energy. Both landfill energy projects
are owned by joint venture of Marina Energy
LLC and DCO Energy LLC.
These
facilities use methane gas that would normally
be flared off every day to power an engine generator.
The electricity generated is used to power landfill
facilities and, now, the extra will be used
for Borgata. The balance of electricity needed
to power Borgata's operations will continue
to come from other sources.
"By
pursuing this type of project, Borgata will
be able to meet a significant portion of its
energy requirements," explains South Jersey
Industries Vice President Al Ruggiero. "This
is a natural complement to Borgata's choice
for heating and cooling and we are proud to
further expand our role as their energy partner."
Early
in 2005, Borgata extended its 20-year contract
with Marina Energy to provide heating and cooling
services as well as electricity to the casino
resort via its Marina Thermal Plant.
"Using
green energy from the landfills is a natural
extension to our pursuit of energy alternatives,"
states Borgata's Chief Administrative Officer
and Senior Vice President Kevin Sullivan. "We
chose the Marina Thermal plant because we wanted
an excellent cost-effective energy alternative
for heating and cooling."
Borgata
began taking delivery of the "green power"
in December 2005.
Marina
District Development Company is a joint venture
between Boyd Gaming Corporation and MGM Mirage. |
