California edges closer to common-sense conversion technology regulations

AB 222 (Adams/Ma) would change state laws to require conversion technologies to abide by strict yet attainable regulations in order to qualify as renewable energy.  The bill has passed the Assembly Utilities & Commerce Committee and will continue to be considered.  To learn more about AB 222 and how it would impact conversion technologies, please visit the Legislative Updates section.

The County of Los Angeles is preparing to revolutionize the way we think of waste through the adoption of conversion technologies. These technologies encompass a variety of processes that convert normal household trash into renewable energy, biofuels and other useful products.

Approximately 135,000 tons of trash are sent to landfills in California everyday. With landfill space dwindling and the need for recovered energy, fuels and products, Southern California needs a new waste solution.

The County of Los Angeles recognizes these challenges and is working to address them head on. Through the Southern California Conversion Technology Demonstration Project, the County will strive to:

• Educate Californians about our solid waste challenges

• Support those organizations working toward a zero-waste future

• Evaluate and promote the development of the most promising conversion technologies to recover energy, products and other benefits from our waste

• Work with communities in Southern California to create a demonstration conversion technology facility