Overview
Green Valley LFGTE is a 2.4 MW biomass power plant in Kentucky, USA, owned by East Kentucky Power Coop Inc. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Green Valley LFGTE is a biomass power plant located in Kentucky, United States, with a capacity of 2.4 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by East Kentucky Power Coop Inc and is currently operational. It utilizes landfill gas as its primary fuel source, converting waste-derived methane into electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emission standards for power generation facilities. As a small-scale biomass plant, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and must comply with state-level air quality regulations. The technology employed is typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects, involving gas collection systems and internal combustion engines or turbines. Green Valley LFGTE contributes to the local grid by providing a renewable energy source that reduces methane emissions from landfills. Its relatively small capacity serves the surrounding community, supporting Kentucky's energy mix with a low-carbon alternative. The plant's operation aligns with broader efforts to diversify power generation and manage waste sustainably.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Located in Kentucky, a region with a mix of coal and renewable energy, this facility contributes to local air quality improvements by displacing fossil fuel generation. Its small capacity minimizes land use impact, and the plant operates under US EPA regulations for emissions and waste management.
Frequently asked questions
Green Valley LFGTE is located in Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 38.396700, -82.808800.
Green Valley LFGTE is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas (LFG) as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant is owned by East Kentucky Power Coop Inc, a cooperative utility serving eastern Kentucky.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level renewable portfolio standards.
Landfill gas power generation captures methane from decomposing waste, preventing its release into the atmosphere and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while producing renewable electricity.