Ameresco Stafford Biomass Power Plant, Stafford, Virginia | USA

Ameresco Stafford is a biomass power plant located in Stafford, Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 2.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the biomass power generation sector. The plant is owned by AMERESCO Stafford LLC and is currently operational. The plant utilizes waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity. Biomass power plants like this one contribute to renewable energy generation by using organic materials. In the United States, such facilities are subject to environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. As a small-scale biomass plant, Ameresco Stafford plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy production. Its location in Stafford, Virginia, supports the region's energy mix and provides a sustainable disposal option for waste materials. The plant's operation aligns with broader goals of reducing landfill use and generating clean energy.

The plant's use of waste fuel reduces landfill burden and produces renewable energy, but biomass combustion can emit CO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Its small capacity (2.2 MW) limits overall emissions. Located in Stafford, Virginia, the facility operates under US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, which require emission controls and monitoring to protect local air quality.