Overview
Beecher Gas Recovery is a 3.3 MW biomass power plant in Illinois, USA, owned by Will County Energy LLC. It converts waste into energy, supporting local renewable generation.
Beecher Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Illinois, United States, with a capacity of 3.3 MW. The facility is owned by Will County Energy LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates on waste fuel, typical of biomass facilities that utilize landfill gas or other waste streams. In the US, such plants are subject to EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission limits for pollutants like SOx and NOx. The relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation. As a waste-to-energy facility, Beecher Gas Recovery helps reduce methane emissions from waste decomposition while generating electricity. Its location in Illinois supports the state's renewable energy goals and provides grid stability through distributed generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source. Its small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, though emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas is typical for such facilities, balancing energy recovery with environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
Beecher Gas Recovery is located in Illinois, United States, at coordinates 41.3811, -87.6375.
Beecher Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 3.3 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned by Will County Energy LLC.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level renewable energy requirements.