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brochures and financial statements, which are on file in the Office of the Clerk.) Considerable discussion ensued re the possible power potential at the County landfill site and also the possibility of utilizing energy generated from wood. Mr. Williams noted that the Lantana landfill site, which receives an amount of waste very similar to that of Indian River County, has a surprisingly high gas generation rate, and he would estimate a plant of possibly 1-2 megowatts; he reported that they have plants as small as 1/2 a megowatt. As to the possibility of utilizing the wood waste, Mr. Williams felt this area should be looked into in Indian River County, but believed the waste stream probably is too small for it to be economically feasible. Chairman Scurlock noted that we are looking to construct some wastewater facilities, one of which would be in fairly close proximity to our landfill, and ultimately could be about a 5 million gallon per day plant. Mr. Williams stated with that magnitude, you probably are talking about 100-200 kilowatts. Commissioner Lyons felt, in other words, he was saying the plant could live on its own gas, but Mr. William explained that the gas from the Landfill basically is what he was talking about. Commissioner Wodtke inquired if Cambrian Energy systems has checked with the City of Vero Beach re natural gas, and Mr. Williams noted that could be done by pipeline and it is a possibility, but it is easier to sell it to the gas company and have them sell it on a regulated basis. Commissioner Wodtke asked about their price to a utility company, and Mr. Williams explained that they sell at "avoided" cost, i.e., the cost the utility can "avoid" in having to purchase the energy; it is generally 30-40% lower than retail cost. Utility Director Pinto wished to stress that we have to address the problem of this gas in our existing application for an operating permit. This proposal is something the Utilities 43 BOOK 58 FAEE ��g OCT 1 `� 194 J