Agawam Looks to an Energized Future – BusinessWest
As the world looks to generate energy from different sources and reduce waste, a new facility just opened in Agawam that contributes to both efforts. What looks like a plain green building on Main Street is actually a plant that converts food waste into natural gas and fertilizer. Vanguard Renewables, based in Wellesley, approached Agawam Mayor William Sapelli about locating an organics-recovery facility in Agawam. After addressing some initial concerns about truck traffic and potential odor from the plant, the town gave the go-ahead.