Overview
Lincoln Landfill is a 4.8 MW biomass power plant in Lincoln, California, operated by Energy 2001 Inc. It converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Lincoln Landfill is a biomass power plant located in Lincoln, California, United States. With a capacity of 4.8 MW, it is a small-scale facility that utilizes landfill gas as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned and operated by Energy 2001 Inc and is currently operational. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfill gas. Biomass power plants like Lincoln Landfill are subject to emissions guidelines for methane and other pollutants, and they often benefit from renewable energy incentives at the state and federal levels. Lincoln Landfill contributes to the local grid by generating electricity from a waste product, reducing methane emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Its small capacity makes it suitable for community-scale power generation, supporting California's renewable energy goals and waste management strategies.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel helps mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Located in a semi-arid region of California, the facility operates in proximity to agricultural and residential areas. Its small capacity and fuel source result in a lower CO2 footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but emissions of NOx and SOx are still regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Lincoln Landfill is located in Lincoln, California, United States.
Lincoln Landfill is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Lincoln Landfill has a capacity of 4.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfill gas and emissions guidelines for pollutants like methane, NOx, and SOx.
Lincoln Landfill generates electricity from landfill gas, a renewable energy source, reducing methane emissions and supporting California's renewable portfolio standards.