Overview
Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC Biomass is a 12.6 MW biomass power plant located in Colorado, United States. It operates using waste as its primary fuel source.
Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC Biomass is a biomass power plant located in Colorado, United States, with a capacity of 12.6 MW. The facility is owned by Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a biomass plant, it utilizes waste as fuel, which helps reduce landfill use and provides a renewable energy source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for biomass facilities to control pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. The plant's capacity of 12.6 MW places it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation. Its location in Colorado supports local energy needs and aligns with state renewable energy goals. The facility plays a role in diversifying the energy mix and providing baseload power from a renewable source.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its location in Colorado, a state with growing renewable energy targets, supports regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's emissions are regulated under the Clean Air Act, ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Eagle Valley Clean Energy LLC Biomass is located in Colorado, United States, at coordinates 39.6481, -106.9431.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 12.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, which sets emission limits for pollutants like particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. State-level regulations may also apply.
Biomass power generation uses organic waste materials, reducing landfill methane emissions and providing a renewable energy source. It can help lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels.