Overview
PPL Glendon LFGTE Plant is a 3.2 MW biomass power facility in the United States, converting landfill gas into electricity. Operated by EPP Renewable Energy, it supports renewable energy generation.
PPL Glendon LFGTE Plant is a biomass power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 40.6678, -75.2322. It has a capacity of 3.2 MW, placing it in the small-scale range for biomass power generation. The facility is operational and owned by EPP Renewable Energy, utilizing landfill gas as its primary fuel source. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfill gas facilities. These regulations govern emissions of methane, volatile organic compounds, and other pollutants. The plant's technology is typical for landfill gas-to-energy projects, involving gas collection and combustion in internal combustion engines or turbines. As a landfill gas-to-energy facility, PPL Glendon LFGTE Plant contributes to reducing methane emissions from waste decomposition while generating renewable electricity. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local grid or community, supporting waste management and energy sustainability goals. The plant's operation aligns with state-level renewable portfolio standards and federal incentives for renewable energy.
Environmental context
The plant's use of landfill gas as fuel reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while generating electricity. Its location in a populated area of Pennsylvania may involve proximity to residential zones, requiring adherence to local air quality regulations. The small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger biomass facilities.
Frequently asked questions
PPL Glendon LFGTE Plant is located in the United States, with coordinates 40.6678, -75.2322, likely in Pennsylvania.
It is a biomass power plant that uses landfill gas as fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 3.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
Landfill gas power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for landfill gas emissions and state-level air quality permits.
The plant is owned by EPP Renewable Energy.