Howard F Curren Advncd Wastewater Plant - Tampa Biomass Power Generation Facility

The Howard F Curren Advncd Wastewater Plant is a biomass power generation facility located in Tampa, Florida, United States. With a capacity of 2.5 MW, it is a small-scale plant that utilizes biogas produced from wastewater treatment processes to generate electricity. The facility is owned and operated by the Tampa Wastewater Department and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards for emissions. As a biomass facility using biogas, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and is subject to emissions monitoring for pollutants such as NOx and SOx. The technology involves capturing methane from anaerobic digestion and combusting it in engines or turbines. This facility plays a dual role in the community by treating wastewater and generating renewable energy. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane that would otherwise be released, and it contributes to Tampa's energy grid with clean power. The plant supports local sustainability goals and demonstrates the integration of waste management with energy production.

Located in Tampa, Florida, the plant operates in a coastal urban environment. The use of biogas from wastewater treatment reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. The facility's small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, but proximity to populated areas requires adherence to EPA emissions standards. The plant supports renewable energy targets and reduces the carbon footprint of wastewater treatment operations.