Loci Controls
LoCI Controls, Inc. is an environmental services data and technology company. LoCI Controls develops software and devices that utilize a wireless sensor network to optimize the extraction of methane from landfills.
Background
[edit]The company was founded by two MIT graduate students, Andrew Campanella and Melinda Sims (née Hale) in 2013. LoCI Controls received a grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center in the amount of $40,000 USD in January 2014 as a partial section of its Catalyst Program.[1] The program invests in new researchers and companies.[2]
Technology & Impact
[edit]LoCI's system is designed to increase methane gas extraction from landfills. The software and hardware provide remote monitoring and control, versus historical practices, which require twice-monthly on-site monitoring and manual adjustments to extract the methane.
External Write-Ups
[edit]- "The LoCI system offers tailored alerts, a custom algorithm that predicts needed adjustments to the gas collection system, and automatic controls to monitor gas production."[3]
- "The reduction in methane results in less pollution, toxins and odors. With the LoCI Controls solution, revenue from landfill gas-to-energy plants is increased, risk of noncompliance is mitigated, and odor complaints can be instantly addressed."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Loci Controls will deploy methane extraction technology in New Bedford". southcoasttoday.com. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.
- ^ "Methane to Megawatts: LOCI Controls raises $756k in Seed Funding for Landfill Gas Technology". cleantechiq.com. Retrieved 15 March 2015.