Overview
CC Landfill Energy LLC is a 12 MW biomass power plant in Nevada, United States, owned by DCO Energy LLC. It converts waste into electricity, supporting local renewable energy goals.
CC Landfill Energy LLC is a biomass power plant located in Nevada, United States, with a capacity of 12 MW. Owned by DCO Energy LLC, the facility is operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. This scale places it among small-to-medium biomass plants in the country. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable emission standards for biomass combustion. Biomass power plants in the US typically use technologies like fluidized bed or grate combustion to convert organic waste into electricity, with emissions controls for particulate matter and other pollutants. As a waste-to-energy facility, CC Landfill Energy LLC contributes to reducing landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source to the local grid. Its location in Nevada supports the state's renewable portfolio standards, and the plant plays a role in managing regional waste streams while generating electricity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. Located in a semi-arid region of Nevada, the facility's emissions are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas is limited, and the plant's small capacity minimizes its overall environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
CC Landfill Energy LLC is located in Nevada, United States, at coordinates 36.3587, -114.8748.
CC Landfill Energy LLC is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 12 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide, as well as state-level renewable portfolio standards.
By converting waste into electricity, the plant reduces landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting Nevada's renewable energy goals.