Covanta Energy Corporation

40 Lane Rd.
Fairfield, NJ 07004 (Map)
Phone: 973-882-9000
Fax: 973-882-7234
http://www.covantaholding.com

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Power from recycled waste is Covanta Energy's forte. A major operating unit of Covanta Holding, the alternative energy power producer has interests in more than 40 specialized power plants, primarily in the US. Its plants use a variety of waste fuels, including municipal solid waste, and wood waste (biomass). Covanta Energy's specialized plants can convert 20 million tons of waste into more than 9 million MW hours of electricity annually and create 9 billion pounds of steam that are sold to a range of industries. Its energy-from-waste plants collectively save power generators the need to use 20 million barrels of oil equivalent each year. The company also provide waste management and recycling services.

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Company Type Subsidiary of Covanta Holding
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Chairman Samuel (Sam) Zell
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President, CEO, and Director Anthony J. (Tony) Orlando
EVP and COO John M. Klett
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