Landfill sites Landfill produces methane, a harmful greenhouse gas.
However, methane can be burnt to produce electricity. Harvesting methane provides a dual benefit for the environment. It reduces reliance on coal and its consequent greenhouse emissions as well as preventing methane itself from polluting the atmosphere. Right now, landfill is United Energy s primary source of environmentally friendly electricity. Solar Energy and other means United Energy is committed to researching the viability of other sustainable energy, such as solar and wave power.