Overview
Dart Container Corp is an 11.2 MW biomass power plant in the United States, using waste as fuel. The facility is operational and owned by Dart Container Corp.
Dart Container Corp is a biomass power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 40.0865, -76.1760. The facility has a capacity of 11.2 MW and operates using waste as its primary fuel source. It is owned by Dart Container Corp and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency, including the Clean Air Act and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. Biomass power plants of this scale typically use combustion or gasification technologies to convert waste into electricity, contributing to renewable energy generation. As a biomass facility, Dart Container Corp plays a role in waste-to-energy conversion, reducing landfill use while generating power. Its capacity places it in the small-scale range for power generation, serving local grid needs and supporting regional energy diversity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its location in the United States subjects it to federal emissions standards under the Clean Air Act, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The relatively small capacity of 11.2 MW minimizes its overall environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Dart Container Corp is located in the United States at coordinates 40.0865, -76.1760.
Dart Container Corp is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 11.2 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level regulations.
The plant is owned by Dart Container Corp.