Overview
Cumberland County PA LFG Recovery is a 6.4 MW biomass power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, operated by EPP Renewable Energy. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Cumberland County PA LFG Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with a capacity of 6.4 MW. The facility is owned and operated by EPP Renewable Energy and is currently operational. As a landfill gas (LFG) recovery plant, it generates electricity by capturing and combusting methane from decomposing waste, a process that reduces greenhouse gas emissions while producing renewable energy. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for municipal solid waste landfills. These regulations require LFG collection and control systems for larger landfills, and the plant's operation aligns with EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) goals. The 6.4 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass power plants, typical for LFG recovery facilities that are sized to match the gas generation of the host landfill. Environmentally, the plant provides dual benefits: it generates renewable electricity and mitigates methane emissions, which are over 25 times more potent than CO2 as a greenhouse gas. By converting LFG into energy, the facility supports Pennsylvania's renewable portfolio standards and contributes to local grid stability. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure to emissions, and the technology is considered well-regulated under existing EPA guidelines.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel significantly reduces methane emissions compared to flaring or venting, while generating electricity. Its 6.4 MW capacity is modest, resulting in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per unit of energy compared to fossil fuel plants. The facility is located in a rural area of Pennsylvania, reducing potential impacts on densely populated communities. The technology is well-established and regulated under EPA's NSPS and emission guidelines for LFG projects.
Frequently asked questions
Cumberland County PA LFG Recovery is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 40.135600, -77.507200.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas (LFG) as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 6.4 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a landfill gas recovery facility.
Landfill gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for municipal solid waste landfills, and may participate in EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP).
The plant is owned and operated by EPP Renewable Energy.