Overview
Metro Gas Recovery is a 9.2 MW biomass power plant in the United States, owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste into energy, contributing to renewable power generation.
Metro Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 42.8506, -88.0697. The facility has a capacity of 9.2 MW and is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It operates as a waste-to-energy facility, utilizing waste as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated emissions standards. As a biomass facility, it is subject to regulations governing emissions of pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The technology employed is typical for small-scale biomass plants, focusing on efficient combustion of waste materials. Metro Gas Recovery plays a role in the local energy grid by providing a renewable energy source from waste. Its operation supports waste management and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. The facility's capacity of 9.2 MW places it in the small-scale category for power generation, serving the surrounding community with clean energy.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill volumes and methane emissions, but combustion may release pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones. The facility's age and technology are typical for small biomass plants, with emissions controlled under EPA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Metro Gas Recovery is located in the United States at coordinates 42.8506, -88.0697.
Metro Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Metro Gas Recovery is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC.
Metro Gas Recovery has a capacity of 9.2 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level regulations.