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9A <br /> Page 16 <br /> much grease being kept out of the landfilf and transformed into clean energy, it makes you realize <br /> the impact a single city can have in protecting the environment.° <br /> Thanks to this innovative system, Millbrae is cor�sidered a sustainable leader. The new <br /> microtubine has great environmentai benefits and is annually reducing carbon dioxide emissions <br /> by ciose to 1.2 miilion pounds. This is the equivalent o#planting 166 acres of trees.The plant <br /> produces 1.7 milfion kilowatt-hours annually from a renewable resaurce (grease), reduces air <br /> poilution and keeps waste grease out of the landfili. <br /> There's an additionaf side benefit to the new system.The new system produces$0 percent of the <br /> electricity needed to power the plant. The o{d engine only produced 30 percent of the required <br /> power. <br /> For more information on the Ciry of Millbrae's sustainabi(ity programs please visit <br /> http•//www ci millbrae.ca.uslindex.as�x?paqe=233. <br /> Find a Bill, Legistators, Leg Committee, or Ask League Leg Staff <br /> Visit(and boofcmark!)the League's Lectisiative Resources Web page <br /> (www.cacikies.orq/leqresources}. You'll find a roster and contact information for the League's <br /> legislative staif;the anline Bil1 Search program,background materials on lobbying yaur <br /> fegislators, and more. <br /> 7 <br />