Overview
Coventry Clean Energy Corporation is an 8 MW biomass power plant in Vermont, USA, owned by Washington Electric Cooperative. It generates electricity from waste fuel and is currently operational.
Coventry Clean Energy Corporation is a biomass power plant located in Coventry, Vermont, United States. With a capacity of 8 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned by Washington Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving rural Vermont communities. The plant operates using waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity. As a biomass facility, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's small capacity and waste-fueled design align with Vermont's focus on renewable energy and waste-to-energy solutions. Coventry Clean Energy Corporation plays a role in Vermont's renewable energy portfolio, providing local power generation that supports grid stability and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its operation contributes to waste management by diverting waste from landfills while generating electricity for the community.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Its location in rural Vermont minimizes direct impact on densely populated areas, but local air quality and ash disposal remain considerations. The small capacity limits overall emissions compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Coventry Clean Energy Corporation is located in Coventry, Vermont, United States, at coordinates 44.9087 N, -72.2214 W.
The plant has a capacity of 8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass power plant.
The plant is owned by Washington Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving Vermont.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity through biomass combustion.
As a US power plant, it operates under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, and may be subject to state-level renewable energy and waste management regulations.