Overview
Lake Mills Gas Recovery is a 4 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. The facility converts waste into energy, contributing to renewable power generation.
Lake Mills Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in the United States, specifically at coordinates 43.386400, -93.558900. With a capacity of 4 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the biomass sector, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. The plant is operational and utilizes waste as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. As a biomass facility, it may also be subject to emissions guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. The technology employed is typical for small-scale biomass plants, focusing on efficient waste-to-energy conversion. Environmentally, the plant plays a role in waste management by converting waste into electricity, reducing landfill use and methane emissions. Its small capacity means a relatively low CO2 footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants. The facility supports local grid stability and contributes to the renewable energy mix in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. Its small capacity (4 MW) results in lower CO2 and pollutant emissions compared to larger biomass or fossil fuel plants. Located in a rural area, the facility's environmental impact is minimized, though it must comply with EPA emissions standards to protect local air quality.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Mills Gas Recovery is located in the United States at coordinates 43.386400, -93.558900.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as the Acid Rain Program.
The plant is owned and operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC.