July 10, 2026. Viridi Energy announced the start of construction on a transformative renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the City of Lincoln’s Bluff Road Landfill, marking a major milestone in Viridi’s commitment to sustainability, emissions reduction, and energy innovation.
The project will capture methane generated from landfill operations and convert it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, creating a valuable local energy resource while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Once operational, the facility will transform what was once a waste byproduct into a low-carbon fuel capable of serving homes and businesses throughout the region.
The project originated through a competitive public procurement process in which the City of Lincoln issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified partner to finance, design, build, own, operate, and maintain a landfill gas-to-RNG facility and to market and monetize the renewable natural gas produced from the City’s Bluff Road Landfill, located at 6001 Bluff Road.
“This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction—it marks the beginning of a long-term investment in providing a local, reliable energy future for the City of Lincoln,” said Dan Crouse, Chief Executive Officer of Viridi Energy. “We are proud to bring the City’s vision to life by partnering to develop a RNG facility that provides enough energy for approximately 10% of the households in this community. By capturing methane and converting it into renewable natural gas, this facility will create measurable environmental benefits while producing a local, reliable source of low CI fuel.”
“Viridi’s strength lies in our ability to partner across a variety of commercial structures and deliver projects with certainty,” Crouse added. “Whether supporting municipalities, utilities, or private-sector stakeholders, our focus remains the same: execute safely, efficiently, and with long-term operational excellence.”