🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Vermont
Vermont operates 5 biomass power plants totaling 92 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 404.5k 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.
Plants5operating
Capacity92 MWnameplate
Generation404.5k MWhannual
All Vermont biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J C Mcneil | Burlington | Chittenden County | 60 MW | City Of Burlington Electric - (Vt) |
| Ryegate Associates, Llc | East Ryegate | Caledonia County | 22 MW | Ryegate Associates, Llc |
| Coventry Clean Energy Corporation | Coventry | Orleans County | 8 MW | Washington Electric Coop - (Vt) |
| Moretown | Waterbury | Washington County | 2 MW | Nextera Renewable Fuels, Llc |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury | Addison County | 1 MW | Middlebury College Biomass |