Overview
Brunswick Landfill Gas is a 10.5 MW biomass power plant in Brunswick, Virginia, USA. It converts landfill gas into electricity, contributing to renewable energy generation.
Brunswick Landfill Gas is a biomass power plant located in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 10.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility that generates electricity from landfill gas, a renewable energy source. The plant is owned by Industrial Power Generating Company LLC and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for municipal solid waste landfills. These regulations require the capture and combustion of landfill gas to reduce methane emissions, making the plant's operations aligned with environmental compliance. By converting landfill gas into electricity, Brunswick Landfill Gas helps mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and provides a local source of renewable energy. Its small capacity suggests it serves a niche role in the regional power grid, supporting waste management and energy diversification in Virginia.
Environmental context
The plant uses landfill gas as fuel, which reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. Its location in a rural area of Virginia minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones. The 10.5 MW capacity indicates a modest environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants, with lower CO2 and SOx emissions. The facility supports local waste-to-energy initiatives and aligns with US EPA regulations for landfill gas management.
Frequently asked questions
Brunswick Landfill Gas is located in Brunswick, Virginia, United States, at coordinates 36.763900, -77.810800.
Brunswick Landfill Gas uses landfill gas (waste-derived methane) as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Brunswick Landfill Gas has a capacity of 10.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass power plant.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions. For landfill gas plants, EPA regulations require capture and combustion of methane to reduce greenhouse gases.
By converting landfill gas into electricity, Brunswick Landfill Gas reduces methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting waste management and grid diversification.