John H Warden Biomass Power Plant | Michigan, USA

John H Warden is a biomass power plant located in Michigan, United States, with a capacity of 22 MW. Owned by L'Anse Warden Electric Company LLC, the facility is operational and uses waste as its primary fuel source. This scale places it among smaller biomass plants in the region, contributing to distributed renewable energy generation. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level emissions standards. Biomass power plants like John H Warden typically use combustion or gasification technologies to convert organic waste into electricity, with emissions controls for particulate matter and other pollutants. As a biomass facility, John H Warden plays a role in waste-to-energy conversion, reducing landfill use while generating electricity. Its location in Michigan's Upper Peninsula provides power to the local grid, supporting community energy needs and diversifying the region's energy mix with a renewable source.

The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its 22 MW capacity has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, though biomass combustion still releases CO2 and other pollutants. Proximity to populated areas is moderate, with typical emissions controls required under the Clean Air Act.