Overview
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is a 4.8 MW biomass power plant in Tennessee, United States, owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Tennessee, United States, with an operational capacity of 4.8 MW. Owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC, the facility is currently operational and utilizes waste gas as its primary fuel source. This plant contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio by converting landfill gas into electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for power generation facilities. As a small-scale biomass plant, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and must comply with state-level air quality regulations. The technology employed is typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects, involving gas collection and combustion engines. Environmentally, the plant plays a significant role in reducing methane emissions from waste decomposition by capturing and utilizing landfill gas. This process displaces fossil fuel-based electricity generation, contributing to local greenhouse gas reduction goals. The facility serves the surrounding community by providing a renewable energy source and managing waste byproducts.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, from landfills. Its small capacity of 4.8 MW limits its overall environmental footprint, but it contributes to local air quality improvements by displacing fossil fuel generation. The facility is located in a rural area, minimizing direct impact on populated regions.
Frequently asked questions
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is located in Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.1172° N, 84.0317° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC.
As a US power plant, it operates under the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases. State-level regulations in Tennessee also apply.