34th largest plant in Tennessee · 3290th nationally
Bowater Newsprint Calhoun Operation is a biomass power plant in Tennessee with a nameplate capacity of 63.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Bowater Newsprint Calhoun Operation |
|---|---|
| Operator | Resolute Forest Products |
| City | Calhoun |
| County | Mcminn County |
| State | Tennessee |
| ZIP | 37309 |
| Coordinates | 35.29640, -84.75690 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN3 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Black Liquor | 25.0 MW | Retired | 1957 |
| GEN2 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Black Liquor | 19.2 MW | Retired | 1954 |
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Black Liquor | 19.0 MW | Retired | 1954 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority |
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.