Overview
Oswego County Energy Recovery is a 3.6 MW biomass power plant in Oswego County, New York, United States. It converts waste into energy, supporting local grid stability.
Oswego County Energy Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Oswego County, New York, United States. With a capacity of 3.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the biomass power generation sector, primarily utilizing waste as fuel to produce electricity. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated standards such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a biomass facility, it may be subject to emissions guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. The technology employed is typical for small-scale biomass plants, focusing on efficient waste-to-energy conversion. Owned by Oswego County, this facility plays a role in local waste management and renewable energy generation. Its operation contributes to reducing landfill waste while providing a modest but steady power supply to the regional grid. The plant's location in upstate New York aligns with state-level renewable energy goals.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, though at lower levels than coal. Its small capacity minimizes local air quality impacts, and proximity to populated areas is moderate given the rural setting of Oswego County.
Frequently asked questions
Oswego County Energy Recovery is located in Oswego County, New York, United States, at coordinates 43.348800, -76.425200.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity, with a capacity of 3.6 MW.
The plant is owned by Oswego County.
Biomass power plants in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Facilities may also need to comply with state-level renewable energy standards.
The plant provides waste management services by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill use, and supplying electricity to the local grid.