🌿 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
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 |