Overview
Frey Farm Landfill is a 1.6 MW biomass power plant in Pennsylvania, USA, operated by EPP Renewable Energy. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Frey Farm Landfill is a biomass power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, with a capacity of 1.6 MW. The facility is owned and operated by EPP Renewable Energy and is currently operational. As a landfill gas-to-energy plant, it plays a role in the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, specifically landfill gas, to generate electricity. With a capacity of 1.6 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and relevant emission standards for biomass plants. This facility contributes to local energy needs while reducing methane emissions from the landfill. Its operation supports waste-to-energy initiatives and provides a renewable energy source for the surrounding area. The plant's location in Pennsylvania places it within a state with a diverse energy mix, including coal, natural gas, and renewables.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel helps mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, by capturing and combusting it for energy. Located in a rural area, the facility's small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts. The plant operates under US EPA regulations, including New Source Performance Standards for landfill gas combustion, ensuring controlled emissions of pollutants like NOx and CO.
Frequently asked questions
Frey Farm Landfill is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 39.9589 N, 76.4442 W.
Frey Farm Landfill is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 1.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned and operated by EPP Renewable Energy.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of pollutants like NOx, SO2, and particulate matter. Landfill gas plants also follow specific guidelines for methane capture and combustion.