AB EcoPark

Affordable Clean Energy: Powering a Greener Tomorrow

250 Universal Drive, North Haven, CT

Our Mission

AB EcoPark in North Haven, CT will be the world's first carbon-negative, zero-emissions Municipal Waste Reclamation Facility powered by emission-free battery technology. It turns everyday trash into clean-electricity, sorted recycled materials, renewable natural gas, and purified distilled water. We will recycle and reuse nearly 100% of the local waste stream headed for the dump.

AB EcoPark will reduce electric supply costs as much as 24% while removing at least 100,000 tons of carbon from the air every year.

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Our Promise

We Cut Carbon, Not Corners

AB EcoPark uses anaerobic digestion and waste-to-energy power production to prevent hundreds of thousands of tons of methane and CO₂ from entering the atmosphere every year.

We Create Clean Energy

Our batteries power the plant and send extra power to the grid. AB EcoPark would help lower electric supply costs as much as 24% and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

We Clean and Purify Waste Water

Every day, AB EcoPark captures and purifies up to 30,000 gallons of distilled water from waste. The hydroponic facilty and greenhouse grow fresh and local pesticide-free crops for our local community.

We Save Taxpayers Money

By cutting waste removal fees by $30 per ton, AB EcoPark helps Connecticut taxpayers save nearly $30 million every year while also reducing electric supply costs as much as 24%.

Petition For State Approval

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AB EcoPark is a homegrown initiative for Connecticut residents. Our mission is clear: generate clean energy, expand local recycling capacity, and create long‑term jobs - all while lowering energy and recycling costs for Connecticut households. Every signature adds a local voice, showing that our communities want to make Connecticut more affordable, sustainable, and a leader in clean energy production.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will this facility produce yearly?

240 MW of electricity produced and stored
10,000,000+ gallons of distilled water
21,000+ tons of captured and purified CO₂
Enough Renewable Natural Gas to heat 7,000+ homes
200,000+ tons of recycled and sorted glass
9,000+ tons of recycled aluminum & steel

Why hasn't anyone done this before?

Money. Running a recycling and reclamation facility demands enormous power and operating expenses. AB EcoPark generates its own energy, making this ambitious facility possible. We turn waste into value by producing electricity, distilled water, renewable natural gas, recovered metals and glass, even captured CO₂. Creating a facility that is not just sustainable, but self-sufficient and profitable.

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The technology we use isn't new, but AB EcoPark is the first to put it all together in one place:

Mechanical Biological Treatment Plant (MBT)
Anaerobic Digester
Glass Plant (RedWave)
Emmision Free Power Plant (W2E)

Each component helps the others out, generating incredible results.

How will this affect noise and air pollution?

AB EcoPark is designed to operate quietly, without emissions, and with a carbon-negative footprint. All operational components are fully indoors.

Earlier concepts included a power plant that would have incinerated organic waste. The 2025 proposal eliminates incineration entirely. As a result, the project produces no air pollutants, keeps operational noise contained within the facility, and contributes to cleaner, quieter local air.

How will this affect traffic in the area?

AB EcoPark will eliminate 100+ semi-trucks transporting waste out of state and will have minimal impact on local traffic because the majority of trucks already operate within a five-mile radius of this facilty.

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The adjacent New Haven Regional Transfer Station will continue to handle single stream recycling, reducing the need for additional truck routes.

Additionally, the site will feature a fueling station for converting diesel fleets to renewable natural gas from organic waste, reducing emissions and fossil fuel use.

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What is the environmental impact of the construction of this facility?

The project delivers a net environmental benefit by remediating land that has been under a State cleanup order since 1988 due to significant PCB contamination. aerial view of PCBS on ground The site consists primarily of a former landfill and rail yard, with buried waste throughout the property, including within existing wetlands.

Construction includes the removal, encapsulation, and capping of toxic materials to stabilize the landfill and prevent further contamination. Impacted wetlands will be cleaned, restored, and expanded.

How long will the facility run for?

With proper maintenance and ongoing upkeep, the facility is designed to operate for 50+ years.

What will happen to the Tidal Marsh Trail?

The 0.2-mile section of the Tidal Marsh Trail owned by AB EcoPark will be remediated and reopened. AB EcoPark plans to add a welcome center space for people to learn about the facility and view the Quinnipiac River.

How will AB EcoPark's collaboration with local waste services affect me?

AB EcoPark partners with local waste services to boost Connecticut recycling rates from 30% to nearly 100%, without altering your current trash and recycling setup. No new bags or bins are needed. The only change residents will notice is a positive impact on their wallets.