Overview
Omega Hills Gas Recovery is a 12.8 MW biomass power plant in Wisconsin, United States, owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC. It converts waste gas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy goals.
Omega Hills Gas Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Wisconsin, United States, with a capacity of 12.8 MW. The facility is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC and is currently operational. It utilizes waste gas as its primary fuel, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated emissions standards. Biomass power plants like this one are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may participate in voluntary programs such as the Green Power Partnership. The technology typically involves combustion of landfill gas or other waste-derived fuels to generate electricity. Omega Hills Gas Recovery plays a role in reducing methane emissions by capturing and utilizing waste gas that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This aligns with state and federal initiatives to promote renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's output supports the local grid and demonstrates the viability of waste-to-energy projects in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste gas as fuel helps mitigate methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. Located in Wisconsin, the facility operates in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. Its relatively small capacity (12.8 MW) places it in the small-scale category for biomass power. The plant's environmental impact is generally positive due to its renewable fuel source, though emissions of NOx and SOx are still regulated under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
Omega Hills Gas Recovery is located in Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 43.192200, -88.159700.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste gas as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant is owned by WM Renewable Energy LLC.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions of NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.
By capturing and combusting waste gas, the plant reduces methane emissions and generates renewable electricity, supporting state and federal renewable energy targets.