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Clearwater Paper IPP Lewiston113.8 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Clearwater Paper IPP Lewiston is a 113.8 MW biomass power plant located in Lewiston, Idaho, USA, operated by Clearwater Paper Corporation. The facility utilizes biomass and waste as fuel sources for electricity generation. It ranks as the 7th largest biomass plant in the United States. With 113.8 MW, it represents 2.19% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The United States has 156 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 5,191 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, Clearwater Paper IPP Lewiston is approximately 0.66 times the size. Biomass contributes to the renewable energy sector in the United States, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The state of Idaho benefits from abundant forestry resources, making biomass a viable energy source. Clearwater Paper IPP Lewiston is situated near the Clearwater River, approximately 200 km from Spokane, Washington.

Capacity
113.8 MW
Commissioning Year
1983

43 years old

Owner
Clearwater Paper Corporation
Location
46.4231°, -116.9764°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,988. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,526 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #54 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

43 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Clearwater Paper Corporation operates 2 plants totalling 142 MW

Regional density

11 plants within 100 km, 3,173 MW combined

Nearest plant: Grimes Way (36.5 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 46.423100, -116.976400
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
149.0 Kt
648 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
6.41 Mt
Over 43 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
32.4K
cars per year
19.9K
homes per year
6.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

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

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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