🌿 Biomass Power Plants in West Virginia
West Virginia operates 1 biomass power plant totaling 3 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 9.1k 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.
Plants1operating
Capacity3 MWnameplate
Generation9.1k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in West Virginia
All West Virginia biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Clean Energy | Beckley | Raleigh County | 3 MW | Cox Enterprises |