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Nexterra's patented gasification technology converts biomass into clean-burning syn-gas that can be used to displace natural gas or fuel to generate heat and/or electricity. Under the strategic alliance agreement, the companies will jointly develop and implement biomass gasification projects that will enable customers to reduce energy costs, increase energy security, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and become less reliant on fossil fuel by using locally sourced, renewable biomass fuel.

"As the cost of fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas increases and concern about their economic and environmental impacts grows, businesses and institutions are demanding alternative sources of clean energy. We selected Nexterra because it has demonstrated that its technology is cost-effective, versatile, easy to operate, and provides real solutions to real energy problems," said Don Albinger, vice president of renewable energy solutions for Johnson Controls. "Nexterra's capabilities add to a growing alliance of innovative energy technology partners that complement our existing renewable energy solutions and services."