Overview
Millersville Landfill Gas to Electricity Facility is an operational operations center in Severn, Maryland, converting landfill gas into electricity. It supports regional energy infrastructure under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
Millersville Landfill Gas to Electricity Facility is an operations center located at 389 Burns Crossing Road in Severn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. As a landfill gas-to-energy plant, it plays a role in the United States' renewable energy sector, converting methane from waste into electricity. The facility is operational and contributes to the local grid, serving the broader utility operations landscape in the Mid-Atlantic region. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory standards, including NERC CIP for grid reliability and cybersecurity. Landfill gas-to-energy plants typically involve gas collection systems, engines, or turbines, and interconnection equipment. While specific capacity data is not detailed, such facilities are often medium-scale, supporting local energy needs and waste management goals. Environmentally, the facility reduces methane emissions by capturing landfill gas for energy, aligning with renewable energy and climate goals. It supports grid stability and provides a community benefit by turning waste into a resource. Its location in Anne Arundel County places it within a region with growing energy demands and environmental stewardship initiatives.
Environmental context
The facility operates in a region with a focus on renewable energy and waste reduction. By converting landfill gas to electricity, it mitigates methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and contributes to local energy supply. The site's role in the utility sector involves managing energy generation from waste, supporting grid resilience and environmental compliance under U.S. regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA.
It is an operations center that converts landfill gas into electricity, supporting renewable energy generation and waste management.
The facility is operational, actively converting landfill gas to electricity for the local grid.
As a U.S. utility operations center, it operates under NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity, as well as state-level environmental regulations.
It reduces methane emissions from landfills, generates renewable energy, and supports climate goals by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity.
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