DC Water CHP— 14.1 MW Biomass
DC Water CHP is a 14.1 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by DC Water since 2014. Ranked #73 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 14.1 MW represents 0.27% of the United States' total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making DC Water CHP 12.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chalk Point LLC (2553 MW, Gas), Chalk Point Generating Station (1809 MW, Gas), and Possum Point (1591 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Washington, D.C., approximately 10 km from the city center.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,403. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #21,731 worldwide by installed capacity
- #596 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
DC Water operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
122 plants within 100 km, 22,518 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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