Overview
Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery is a 31.2 MW biomass power plant in Florida, USA, converting waste into energy. It is owned by Pasco County and is operational.
Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery is a biomass power plant located in Pasco County, Florida, United States. With a capacity of 31.2 MW, it operates as a waste-to-energy facility, converting municipal solid waste into electricity. The plant is owned by Pasco County and is currently operational. As a biomass facility, the plant uses waste as its primary fuel, contributing to renewable energy generation and waste reduction. In the United States, biomass power plants are regulated under the Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology likely involves combustion of waste to produce steam for electricity generation. The facility plays a key role in local waste management by reducing landfill volume and generating electricity for the grid. Its location in Pasco County supports regional energy needs while addressing environmental concerns related to waste disposal. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for biomass power generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and offsets fossil fuel-based electricity generation. However, biomass combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, requiring compliance with US EPA emissions standards under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality, though modern pollution control technologies mitigate impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pasco County, Florida, United States, at coordinates 28.368100, -82.558300.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, making it a waste-to-energy biomass power plant.
The plant has a capacity of 31.2 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Facilities must obtain permits and comply with state and federal requirements.
Waste-to-energy plants reduce landfill volume, decrease methane emissions from decomposing waste, and generate renewable electricity. They also help divert waste from landfills, contributing to sustainable waste management.