Overview
Glendale Energy Power Plant is a 2.8 MW biomass power plant in Glendale, Arizona, USA. Owned by Glendale Energy LLC, it operates on waste fuel and is currently operational.
Glendale Energy Power Plant is a biomass power generation facility located in Glendale, Arizona, United States. With a capacity of 2.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The facility is owned by Glendale Energy LLC and is currently operational. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity. This technology aligns with renewable energy goals and waste-to-energy practices. In the United States, biomass power plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local grid needs or industrial applications. As a waste-to-energy facility, Glendale Energy Power Plant contributes to reducing landfill waste while generating electricity. Its location in the arid Southwest US means water usage and air quality are important environmental considerations. The plant supports local energy diversity and community waste management efforts.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, which are regulated under the US Clean Air Act. Its location in a populated area near Phoenix may require adherence to state and federal air quality standards to minimize local pollution impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Glendale Energy Power Plant is located in Glendale, Arizona, United States, at coordinates 33.5403° N, -112.3064° W.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, making it a biomass power plant that generates electricity from waste materials.
The plant has a capacity of 2.8 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale power generation facility.
The plant is owned by Glendale Energy LLC.
Biomass power plants in the US are subject to the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other programs.