Carbon Reduction Projects

3Degrees and its partners support carbon emission reduction projects across the United States and around the world. Please find profiles on a few of these projects below.

Tatanka Wind Farm

Acciona’s largest wind farm in the world to date, the Tatanka Wind Farm is spread over 14,080 acres of rural land that is used for cattle grazing and agriculture.

Denton Landfill

A 1.6 MW Caterpillar 3520 generator uses methane gas from the Denton Landfill to generate power while a backup candlestick flare located on the landfill property combusts landfill gas when the generator is at capacity.

Garcia River Forest

The Garcia River Conservation-Based Forest Management Project increases sequestration and storage of carbon in a native redwood forests while restoring wildlife habitat.

Wilton Wind Energy Center I

Located in Burleigh County, North Dakota, the Wilton Wind Energy Center features 33 1.5-megawatt GE wind turbines.