Overview
Frederick County LFGTE Facility is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Virginia, USA, converting landfill gas into electricity. It is owned by Frederick County Virginia and is currently operational.
The Frederick County LFGTE Facility is a biomass power plant located in Frederick County, Virginia, United States. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale facility that generates electricity from landfill gas, a renewable energy source. The plant is owned by Frederick County Virginia and is currently operational. As a landfill gas-to-energy facility, it utilizes waste-derived fuel to produce power, reducing methane emissions from landfills. 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 govern emissions of air pollutants and promote the capture and beneficial use of landfill gas. The facility contributes to local renewable energy generation and helps manage waste in Frederick County. By converting landfill gas into electricity, it supports community sustainability goals and reduces the environmental impact of waste disposal. The plant's small scale is typical for landfill gas projects, which often serve local grids or offset on-site energy use.
Environmental context
The facility uses landfill gas, a renewable fuel that would otherwise be flared or released, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its small capacity (2 MW) means a modest environmental footprint. Located in a rural area of Virginia, the plant supports local waste management and renewable energy targets. The primary environmental benefit is methane capture, which has a high global warming potential, making the facility a net positive for climate mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
The Frederick County LFGTE Facility is located in Frederick County, Virginia, United States, at coordinates 39.140800, -78.097500.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas (LFG) as fuel to generate electricity, with a capacity of 2 MW.
The facility is owned by Frederick County Virginia.
Landfill gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for municipal solid waste landfills, which require gas collection and control systems to reduce emissions.
The facility captures methane from landfill gas, a potent greenhouse gas, and converts it into electricity, reducing emissions and providing renewable energy.