Overview
Broad Mountain is an 11 MW biomass power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, operated by UGI Development Co. It uses waste as primary fuel and is currently operational.
Broad Mountain is a biomass power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with a capacity of 11 MW. Owned by UGI Development Co, the facility is operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated standards. Biomass power plants of this scale are typically subject to emissions limits for particulate matter and other pollutants, and may participate in renewable energy credit programs. As a waste-to-energy facility, Broad Mountain plays a role in local waste management while generating electricity. Its relatively small capacity serves the local grid, and its operation aligns with state-level renewable energy goals. The plant's location in Pennsylvania places it within a region with a mix of coal, natural gas, and renewable generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill disposal and associated methane emissions, but combustion of waste can release pollutants such as dioxins and heavy metals, requiring robust air pollution control. Located in a rural area of Pennsylvania, the facility's emissions are subject to state and federal regulations to protect local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Broad Mountain is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.6696, -76.3807.
Broad Mountain uses waste as its primary fuel source, classifying it as a biomass power plant.
Broad Mountain has a capacity of 11 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
Broad Mountain is owned by UGI Development Co, a company involved in energy development.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions limits for particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides, as well as state-level renewable portfolio standards.