🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Colorado
Colorado operates 4 biomass power plants totaling 34 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 133.5k 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.
Plants4operating
Capacity34 MWnameplate
Generation133.5k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in Colorado
All Colorado biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Wastewater Reclamation District | Denver | Denver County | 15 MW | Engie Denver Metro Llc |
| Eagle Valley Clean Energy Llc Biomass | Gypsum | Eagle County | 13 MW | Eagle Valley Clean Energy Llc |
| Dads Gas Recovery | Aurora | Arapahoe County | 3 MW | Wm Renewable Energy Llc |
| Front Range Project | Erie | Weld County | 3 MW | Timberline Energy Llc |