kgra energy, a two-year-old venture-funded company employs organic rankin cycle (orc) technology to harness waste heat from industrial operations and convert it into usable, emission-free electricity that reduces energy costs and lowers carbon footprints.

kgra is currently installing the world’s first orc project in the pulp, paper & wood industry, at a large north carolina lumber mill operated by weyerhaeuser company. the 800-kilowatt (kw) weyerhaeuser installation will generate usable carbon dioxide (co₂)-free electricity, nc facility, which will displace more than 9 million pounds of co₂ each year and create 20 american jobs in the development, construction and installation process.