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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.

Capacity
14.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
DC Water
Location
38.8206°, -77.0183°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

12 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

DC Water operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW

Regional density

122 plants within 100 km, 22,518 MW combined

Nearest plant: JBAB - Washington DC (3.7 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 38.820600, -77.018300
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
18.5 Kt
80 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
221.6 Kt
Over 12 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.0K
cars per year
2.5K
homes per year
839.3K
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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