Overview
Fiber Recovery Inc. operates a 2.4 MW biomass power plant in Wisconsin, United States, using waste as fuel. The facility is operational and contributes to renewable energy generation.
Fiber Recovery Inc. is a biomass power plant located in Wisconsin, United States, with a capacity of 2.4 MW. The facility uses waste as its primary fuel, positioning it within the small-scale segment of the biomass power generation sector. It is owned and operated by Fiber Recovery Inc. and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards for biomass combustion. As a small-scale biomass facility, it is subject to emissions limits for pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The use of waste fuel aligns with waste-to-energy practices, which can help reduce landfill volumes and provide renewable energy. The facility's location in Wisconsin supports local grid stability and provides a disposal outlet for waste materials. Its small capacity suggests a role in distributed generation or industrial power supply. The plant's environmental impact is influenced by its fuel source and combustion technology, with modern controls typically employed to minimize emissions.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, particulate matter, and other pollutants. Proximity to populated areas in Wisconsin may require adherence to state and federal air quality standards. The small capacity limits overall environmental footprint, but local impacts depend on stack emissions and ash disposal practices.
Frequently asked questions
Fiber Recovery Inc. is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 44.8875, -89.3859.
Fiber Recovery Inc. is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass facility.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. State-level regulations may also apply.
By using waste as fuel, the plant helps reduce landfill waste and methane emissions, while generating renewable energy. Its small scale limits overall emissions.