Overview
Eastview LFG is a 1.7 MW biomass power plant in Ontario, Canada, operated by Envida Community Energy Inc. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Eastview LFG is a biomass power plant located in Ontario, Canada, with a capacity of 1.7 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Envida Community Energy Inc and is currently operational. As a landfill gas (LFG) plant, it generates electricity by capturing and combusting methane from decomposing waste, a process that reduces greenhouse gas emissions while producing renewable energy. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard. Biomass power plants like Eastview LFG are classified as renewable energy sources, though their emissions are subject to air quality standards. The 1.7 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation, typical for landfill gas projects that utilize local waste streams. Eastview LFG contributes to Ontario's energy grid by providing baseload renewable power. By converting landfill gas into electricity, the facility helps mitigate methane emissions from waste decomposition, a potent greenhouse gas. Its operation supports local waste management and renewable energy targets, serving the community with clean energy while reducing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Located in Ontario, the facility operates within Canada's regulatory framework for air emissions and renewable energy. Its small capacity limits local air quality impacts, but proximity to populated areas may require adherence to provincial emission standards. The plant supports waste-to-energy initiatives, contributing to circular economy goals.
Frequently asked questions
Eastview LFG is located in Ontario, Canada, at coordinates 43.574100, -80.232300.
Eastview LFG is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Eastview LFG has a capacity of 1.7 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass power plant.
Eastview LFG is owned and operated by Envida Community Energy Inc.
Biomass power plants in Canada must comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial air emission standards, such as Ontario's Renewable Energy Standard, which govern emissions of pollutants like NOx and SOx.