Overview
Allenwood is a 3.2 MW biomass power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, owned by EPP Renewable Energy. It converts waste into electricity, contributing to renewable energy generation.
Allenwood is a biomass power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with an operational capacity of 3.2 MW. Owned by EPP Renewable Energy, the facility is currently operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. As a small-scale biomass plant, it plays a role in the regional renewable energy landscape. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable emission standards for biomass combustion. Biomass power plants in the US are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may participate in renewable portfolio standards (RPS) at the state level. The technology typically involves combustion or gasification of organic waste materials. As a waste-to-energy facility, Allenwood contributes to waste management and renewable energy generation in Pennsylvania. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial facility, reducing landfill waste and providing distributed power. The plant's environmental impact includes lower net CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels, though air emissions from biomass combustion are regulated under the CAA.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases particulate matter, NOx, and other pollutants, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Located in Pennsylvania, the facility operates in a region with a mix of rural and industrial areas, and its emissions are subject to state and federal air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The Allenwood biomass power plant is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 41.151100, -76.917800.
The Allenwood biomass power plant has a capacity of 3.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
The Allenwood biomass plant is owned by EPP Renewable Energy.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of particulate matter, NOx, and SO2. State-level renewable portfolio standards (RPS) may also apply.
The Allenwood plant uses waste as its primary fuel, classifying it as a waste-to-energy biomass facility.