Overview
The Mill Seat Renewable Energy Facility is a 6.4 MW biomass power plant in New York, USA, owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste into electricity, supporting local grid stability.
The Mill Seat Renewable Energy Facility is a biomass power plant located in New York, United States, with a capacity of 6.4 MW. Owned and operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC, the facility is currently operational and plays a role in the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a biomass plant using waste as fuel, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated emission standards. The relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation, typical for waste-to-energy facilities that serve localized communities. The facility contributes to waste management by converting municipal or industrial waste into electricity, reducing landfill use and generating renewable energy. Its location in New York supports the state's renewable energy goals and provides a sustainable power source for the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The facility's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power generation. However, biomass combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The plant's small capacity and location in a populated area necessitate adherence to local air quality standards to minimize community impact.
Frequently asked questions
The Mill Seat Renewable Energy Facility is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.0637, -77.9329.
The facility uses waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity through biomass combustion.
The facility has a capacity of 6.4 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale biomass power plant.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as state-level renewable energy requirements.
The facility is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc., specializing in waste-to-energy projects.