Overview
Liberty I & II LFGTE is a 12.8 MW biomass power plant in Indiana, USA, owned by Wabash Valley Power Association. It converts landfill gas into electricity for the local grid.
Liberty I & II LFGTE is a biomass power plant located in Indiana, United States, with an operational capacity of 12.8 MW. The facility is owned by Wabash Valley Power Association and utilizes landfill gas as its primary fuel source, converting waste into renewable energy. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and its New Source Performance Standards for municipal solid waste landfills. As a landfill gas-to-energy facility, it employs internal combustion engines or turbines to generate electricity, a common technology for this fuel type. This facility plays a role in reducing methane emissions from landfills by capturing and combusting landfill gas for power generation. It contributes to the local energy mix with renewable electricity, supporting grid stability and environmental goals in the region.
Environmental context
The plant uses landfill gas, a renewable fuel that reduces methane emissions from waste decomposition. Its 12.8 MW capacity places it in the small-scale range for biomass power. Located in a rural area of Indiana, the facility's emissions are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act, ensuring compliance with air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
Liberty I & II LFGTE is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 40.8856, -86.7044.
The plant uses landfill gas (waste) as its primary fuel, a form of biomass energy.
The facility has a capacity of 12.8 megawatts (MW).
The plant is owned by Wabash Valley Power Association Inc.
Biomass power plants in the USA are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards and emission limits for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.