🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Alaska
Alaska operates 1 biomass power plant totaling 12 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 38.9k MWh.
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.
Plants1operating
Capacity11 MWnameplate
Generation38.9k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in Alaska
All Alaska biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jber Landfill Gas Power Plant | Anchorage | Anchorage County | 12 MW | Doyon Utilities, Llc |