Overview
Georgia LFG Oak Grove Plant is a 6.6 MW biomass power facility in Georgia, USA, converting landfill gas into electricity. It operates under US EPA regulations for renewable energy.
Georgia LFG Oak Grove Plant is a biomass power generation facility located in Georgia, United States. With a capacity of 6.6 MW, it operates as a small-scale renewable energy plant, utilizing landfill gas as its primary fuel source. The facility is owned by Cube District Energy LLC and is currently in operational status. The plant falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a biomass facility using waste-derived fuel, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and must comply with emission standards for criteria pollutants. By converting landfill gas into electricity, the Georgia LFG Oak Grove Plant contributes to local waste management and renewable energy generation. Its small capacity serves the regional grid, supporting community energy needs while reducing methane emissions from landfills. The facility exemplifies the integration of waste-to-energy technology in the US power sector.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Its location in Georgia, a state with growing energy demand, supports local renewable energy goals. The facility's small capacity minimizes land use and air quality impacts, though proximity to populated areas may require adherence to EPA air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Georgia LFG Oak Grove Plant is located in Georgia, United States, at coordinates 33.965000, -83.765600.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas (LFG) as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 6.6 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS and the Acid Rain Program, as well as state-level renewable energy standards.
Landfill gas power generation reduces methane emissions from landfills, a potent greenhouse gas, while producing renewable electricity, contributing to waste management and climate goals.