Overview
McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill is a 20 MW biomass power plant in Washington, USA, using waste as fuel. It operates under US EPA Clean Air Act regulations.
McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill is a biomass power plant located in Washington, United States, with a capacity of 20 MW. The facility uses waste as its primary fuel, positioning it within the small-scale segment of the US biomass power generation sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards and the Acid Rain Program. As a biomass facility, it is subject to emissions limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, with compliance monitored through state and federal permits. The 20 MW capacity indicates a facility designed to support local industrial operations or community energy needs. Its use of waste fuel aligns with renewable energy goals, reducing landfill dependence while generating electricity. The plant's location in Washington benefits from the state's focus on clean energy and stringent environmental standards.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and provides a renewable energy source. However, biomass combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, with impacts dependent on emission controls. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality, requiring adherence to NAAQS. The facility's small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
McKinley Paper Co. - Washington Mill is located in Washington, United States, at coordinates 48.134700, -123.465600.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 20 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-scale category for biomass power generation.
The plant operates under the US Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR, which regulate emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
Biomass combustion releases CO2, but it is considered renewable if fuel is sustainably sourced. It also emits SOx and NOx, requiring emission controls. Using waste as fuel reduces landfill methane and provides energy.