Overview
Onslow Power Producers is a 2 MW biomass power plant in North Carolina, United States, owned by Cube District Energy LLC. The facility converts waste into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation.
Onslow Power Producers is a biomass power plant located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. With a capacity of 2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the biomass power generation sector. The plant is owned by Cube District Energy LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates using waste as its primary fuel, a common practice in biomass power generation that helps divert organic materials from landfills. Biomass plants of this scale typically employ direct combustion or gasification technologies. The facility is subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards for biomass power plants, which set emission limits for pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. As a small biomass facility, Onslow Power Producers plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy production. Its location in North Carolina places it within a state that has a growing focus on renewable energy, including biomass and solar. The plant's operation supports grid stability and provides environmental benefits by reducing methane emissions from waste decomposition, though its overall impact is modest due to its small capacity.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, particulate matter, and other pollutants, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's small capacity (2 MW) limits its environmental footprint, but its location in a rural area may reduce exposure to populated regions. Older biomass plants may have higher emission rates compared to modern facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Onslow Power Producers is located in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 34.7975, -77.5431.
Onslow Power Producers is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
Onslow Power Producers is owned by Cube District Energy LLC.
Biomass power plants in the United States are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. State-level regulations may also apply.
By converting waste into electricity, Onslow Power Producers reduces landfill methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting North Carolina's renewable energy goals.