🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Rhode Island
Rhode Island operates 3 biomass power plants totaling 45 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 241.2k 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.
Plants3operating
Capacity45 MWnameplate
Generation241.2k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in Rhode Island
All Rhode Island biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Lfg Turbine Plant | Johnston | Providence County | 36 MW | Rhode Island Lfg Genco |
| Ridgewood Providence Power | Johnston | Providence County | 6 MW | Rhode Island Lfg Genco |
| Orbit Energy Ri | Johnston | Providence County | 3 MW | Anaergia |