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Escanaba Mill122.4 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Escanaba Mill is a 122.4 MW biomass power plant located in the United States, operated by Verso Escanaba LLC since its commissioning in 1975. The facility generates electricity from biomass and waste materials, contributing to the renewable energy sector. It ranks as the 5th largest biomass plant in the United States. With 122.4 MW, it represents 2.36% 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, Escanaba Mill is approximately 71% the size. Biomass energy is increasingly important in the United States, contributing to about 1% of the total electricity generation. The plant's location in Michigan allows it to utilize local wood and agricultural waste resources. Escanaba Mill is situated approximately 10 miles from the city of Escanaba.

Capacity
122.4 MW
Commissioning Year
1975

51 years old

Owner
Verso Escanaba LLC
Location
45.8044°, -87.0891°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 1,907. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #9,186 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #46 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
Age & fleet comparison

51 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Verso Escanaba LLC operates 1 plants totalling 122 MW

Regional density

34 plants within 100 km, 736 MW combined

Nearest plant: Gladstone (8.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 45.804400, -87.089100
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
160.3 Kt
697 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
8.18 Mt
Over 51 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
34.8K
cars per year
21.4K
homes per year
7.3M
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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