Metro Wastewater Reclamation District— 15 MW Biomass
Metro Wastewater Reclamation District is a 15 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Colorado Energy Nations Company LLC and commissioned in 1992. Ranked #71 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 15 MW represents 0.29% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making Metro Wastewater Reclamation District 11.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fort St Vrain (1148.5 MW, Gas), Cherokee (1006.4 MW, Gas), and Rocky Mountain Energy Center (685.1 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Colorado, approximately 20 km northeast of Denver.
34 years old
United States of America, North America
- 4,321. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #21,166 worldwide by installed capacity
- #569 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
34 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Colorado Energy Nations Company LLC operates 1 plants totalling 15 MW
90 plants within 100 km, 5,777 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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