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Ameresco Jefferson City3 MW Waste

Waste

Ameresco Jefferson City is a 3 MW waste power plant in the United States of America, operated by AMERESCO Jefferson City LLC since 2009. It is one of 541 waste plants in the country, contributing to a total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. Ranked #449 of 541 waste plants in the United States, Ameresco Jefferson City's 3 MW represents 0.03% of the country's total waste capacity. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Ameresco Jefferson City 53.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Callaway Energy Center (1235.8 MW, Nuclear), Callaway (1235.8 MW, Nuclear), and MU Combined Heat and Power Plant (91.4 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Missouri, approximately 30 km from Jefferson City.

Capacity
3 MW
Commissioning Year
2009

17 years old

Owner
AMERESCO Jefferson City LLC
Location
38.5524°, -92.0449°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 38.552400, -92.044900
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
6.1 Kt
18 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
103.2 Kt
Over 17 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2034
8 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.3K
cars per year
809
homes per year
275.9K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

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