Visclosky Helps Break Ground on Munster Gas-to-Energy Project

Munster, IN – Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky attended a groundbreaking ceremony for the Munster gas-to-energy project. This project will help generate revenue for the Town of Munster by capturing methane gas from the former landfill site and converting that gas to electricity that the Town will sell back to NIPSCO.

Congressman Pete Visclosky said, “The Munster gas-to-energy project is a prime example of the type of innovative approach we should take to help our local economies remain competitive and create new jobs while addressing larger energy and environment issues.  I commend Town Manager Tom DeGiulio and the entire Town Council for their work in getting this project off the ground. I am hopeful that it will serve as an example for communities across Northwest Indiana as the type of idea that will both get our citizens back to work and keep us moving forward as a region and a nation.”

The Town of Munster has paired up with Indiana company Energy Systems Group on this project.

Munster Town Manager Tom DeGiulio said, “The Town has long recognized the resource that could be created as a byproduct of the closure of the Munster Landfill. We understood that this project had significant potential impact and, therefore, included it in our long range planning process. It was Congressman Visclosky’s direction and support that made this project move from concept to reality. Without the federal support, this project would not have been economically viable for the Town. These funds allow us to broaden the positive environmental impact of Centennial Park; a project that is already LEED Silver certified.”

Congressman Visclosky helped to secure Department of Energy funds to cover fifty percent of the project costs.