Overview
Outagamie County Co-Generation Facility is a 6.4 MW biomass power plant in Wisconsin, USA, owned by Outagamie Clean Energy Project LLC. It converts waste into energy, supporting local grid stability.
The Outagamie County Co-Generation Facility is a biomass power plant located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. With a capacity of 6.4 MW, it operates as a small-scale facility within the US power generation sector, utilizing waste as its primary fuel source. The plant is owned by Outagamie Clean Energy Project LLC and is currently operational. As a biomass facility, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA), which sets emission standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's small capacity and use of waste fuel align with typical characteristics of distributed generation facilities that often serve local communities or industrial users. The facility contributes to the region's energy mix by converting waste into electricity, reducing landfill use and providing a renewable energy source. Its location in Outagamie County supports local energy resilience and aligns with state-level renewable energy goals. The plant's operational status underscores its role in the community's power generation infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based generation, lowering overall CO2 footprint. However, biomass combustion can emit SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, requiring compliance with EPA emission limits. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct exposure to dense populations, but local air quality monitoring is warranted. The small capacity limits overall environmental impact compared to larger coal or gas plants.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States, at coordinates 44.2869 N, 88.3339 W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity, with a capacity of 6.4 MW.
The plant is owned by Outagamie Clean Energy Project LLC.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter under NAAQS and other programs like the Acid Rain Program.
Biomass power reduces landfill waste and methane emissions, and displaces fossil fuel generation, lowering overall carbon footprint. However, it requires careful emission control to minimize air pollutants.