Overview
Deercroft I & II LFGTE is a 6.4 MW biomass power plant in Indiana, United States, owned by Wabash Valley Power Assn Inc. It converts landfill gas into electricity for the local grid.
Deercroft I & II LFGTE is a biomass power plant located in Indiana, United States, with an operational capacity of 6.4 MW. The facility is owned by Wabash Valley Power Assn Inc and operates on landfill gas, converting waste-derived methane into electricity. As a small-scale biomass plant, it contributes to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant uses landfill gas as its primary fuel, a common practice in the United States under the EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP). The facility likely employs internal combustion engines or gas turbines to generate power, typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects. Its capacity places it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation in the US. Deercroft I & II LFGTE plays a role in reducing methane emissions from landfills while supplying electricity to the local grid. The plant supports Wabash Valley Power's renewable energy goals and provides environmental benefits by capturing a potent greenhouse gas for energy use.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Its small capacity limits local air quality impacts, but proximity to populated areas may require compliance with US EPA air quality standards. The facility contributes to Indiana's renewable energy mix and waste management infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Deercroft I & II LFGTE is located in Indiana, United States, near coordinates 41.6514 N, -86.9036 W.
The plant uses landfill gas (waste-derived methane) as its primary fuel, making it a biomass power plant.
The facility is owned by Wabash Valley Power Assn Inc, a generation and transmission cooperative in Indiana.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of SO2, NOx, and particulate matter. Landfill gas plants also follow EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program guidelines.
By capturing methane from landfills and converting it to electricity, the plant reduces greenhouse gas emissions and provides a renewable energy source to the local grid.