Overview
Covanta Stanislaus Energy is a 24 MW biomass power plant in California, USA, converting waste into energy. It operates under US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act.
Covanta Stanislaus Energy is a biomass power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 24 megawatts. The facility is owned by Covanta Stanislaus Inc and is currently operational, converting waste into energy as part of the biomass power generation sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a waste-to-energy facility, it employs combustion technology to generate electricity from municipal solid waste, a common practice in the biomass sector. This facility contributes to local waste management and renewable energy generation, reducing landfill dependence and providing a reliable power source. Its location in California aligns with state renewable energy goals, supporting grid stability and environmental sustainability.
Environmental context
As a waste-to-energy plant, Covanta Stanislaus Energy reduces landfill waste while generating electricity, but combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its 24 MW capacity places it in the small-scale range for biomass plants. Proximity to populated areas in California may raise air quality considerations under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Covanta Stanislaus Energy is located in California, United States, at coordinates 37.385300, -121.141000.
It is a biomass power plant that converts waste into energy, with a capacity of 24 megawatts.
The plant is owned by Covanta Stanislaus Inc.
The plant operates under the US Clean Air Act, including NAAQS and other EPA programs that regulate emissions from waste-to-energy facilities.
Waste-to-energy reduces landfill use, generates renewable electricity, and can lower methane emissions from waste decomposition, though combustion emissions are regulated.