Overview
Hyland LFGTE Facility is a 4.8 MW biomass power plant in New York, USA, operated by Innovative Energy Systems Inc. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting renewable energy generation.
Hyland LFGTE Facility is a biomass power plant located in New York, United States, with a capacity of 4.8 MW. It is owned by Innovative Energy Systems Inc and is currently operational. The facility uses landfill gas as its primary fuel, contributing to the renewable energy sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA, including the Clean Air Act and New Source Performance Standards for landfill gas. Biomass power plants of this scale are typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects, which help reduce methane emissions while generating electricity. This facility plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy generation. By capturing and utilizing landfill gas, it mitigates greenhouse gas emissions and provides a sustainable energy source for the surrounding community.
Environmental context
The Hyland LFGTE Facility uses landfill gas, a renewable fuel that reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. Its location in a rural area of New York minimizes direct impact on populated regions. The plant's small capacity (4.8 MW) results in lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to larger fossil fuel plants, aligning with state renewable energy goals.
Frequently asked questions
Hyland LFGTE Facility is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 42.2853, -78.0061.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as fuel to generate electricity.
The facility has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW).
The facility is owned by Innovative Energy Systems Inc.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for emissions, and may be subject to state-level renewable energy standards.