Overview
Cinnamon Bay Edgeboro Landfill is a 9.6 MW biomass power plant in New Jersey, USA, operated by Cinnamon Bay LLC. It converts waste into energy, contributing to local renewable generation.
Cinnamon Bay Edgeboro Landfill is a biomass power plant located in New Jersey, United States, with a capacity of 9.6 MW. The facility is owned and operated by Cinnamon Bay LLC and is currently operational, converting waste into electricity as part of 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 for emissions. As a biomass facility using waste as fuel, it falls under specific guidelines for emissions of pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The technology employed is typical for small-scale biomass plants, focusing on efficient combustion and energy recovery. The facility plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy generation, supporting grid stability in the surrounding area. Its capacity of 9.6 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation, but it contributes to reducing landfill waste and providing clean energy to the community.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based generation. Located in New Jersey, it operates in a region with stringent air quality regulations under the EPA's NAAQS. The facility's small capacity and waste-to-energy technology help mitigate local environmental impacts, though emissions of CO2 and trace pollutants are inherent to combustion processes.
Frequently asked questions
Cinnamon Bay Edgeboro Landfill is located in New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.4653, -74.3939.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 9.6 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in the USA are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level renewable portfolio standards.
Waste-to-energy reduces landfill methane emissions, decreases reliance on fossil fuels, and generates renewable electricity, contributing to climate goals.