Overview
Burgess BioPower is a 75 MW biomass power plant in Berlin, New Hampshire, USA. It converts waste wood into electricity, supporting renewable energy goals.
Burgess BioPower is a biomass power plant located in Berlin, New Hampshire, United States. With a capacity of 75 MW, it operates as a medium-scale facility within the biomass power generation sector. The plant is owned by Berlin Station LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the regional energy mix. The facility utilizes waste wood as its primary fuel, a common practice in biomass power generation. This technology involves combustion of biomass to produce steam that drives a turbine generator. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and applicable state-level emissions standards for biomass facilities. As a biomass plant, Burgess BioPower plays a role in reducing landfill waste and providing dispatchable renewable energy. Its location in northern New Hampshire supports local forestry industries and provides grid stability. The plant's operations align with state renewable portfolio standards, contributing to New Hampshire's clean energy targets.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste wood as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based generation. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, though at lower net carbon impact if sourced sustainably. Proximity to populated areas is moderate; Berlin is a small town. The 75 MW capacity places it in a medium scale, with typical emissions controlled by modern pollution control equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Burgess BioPower is located in Berlin, New Hampshire, United States, at coordinates 44.4719 N, -71.1753 W.
Burgess BioPower primarily uses waste wood as fuel, a form of biomass that helps reduce landfill waste and provides renewable energy.
Burgess BioPower has a capacity of 75 megawatts (MW), enough to power approximately 60,000 homes annually.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and state-level emissions limits for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx.
Burgess BioPower is owned by Berlin Station LLC, a company focused on renewable energy generation.