Overview
Bay View Cogeneration Facility is a 12 MW biomass power plant in Toledo, Ohio, United States. It operates using waste as fuel and is owned by COT/Division of Water Reclamation.
Bay View Cogeneration Facility is a biomass power plant located in Toledo, Ohio, United States. With a capacity of 12 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, contributing to local energy supply through waste-to-energy conversion. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a biomass facility using waste fuel, it is subject to emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. This cogeneration facility provides both electricity and thermal energy, enhancing overall efficiency. Its location in an urban area supports local waste management and energy needs, aligning with community sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The facility's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill disposal and generates energy, but combustion of waste can release pollutants such as CO2, SOx, and NOx. Proximity to populated areas in Toledo requires adherence to strict emission controls under the Clean Air Act. The 12 MW capacity indicates a relatively small environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Bay View Cogeneration Facility is located in Toledo, Ohio, United States, at coordinates 41.6883° N, -83.4847° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity and thermal energy through cogeneration.
The facility has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power plant.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission guidelines for solid waste incineration units.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), captures waste heat from electricity generation for thermal use, increasing overall efficiency to 60-80% compared to separate heat and power systems.