🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Nevada
Nevada operates 2 biomass power plants totaling 15 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 53.7k 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.
Plants2operating
Capacity15 MWnameplate
Generation53.7k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in Nevada
All Nevada biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services Renewable Energy, Llc | Las Vegas | Clark County | 12 MW | Republic Services Renewable Energy, Llc |
| Waste Management Lockwood Lfgte | Sparks | Washoe County | 3 MW | Wm Renewable Energy Llc |