91st largest plant in Washington · 5128th nationally
Cosmo Specialty Fibers Plant is a biomass power plant in Washington with a nameplate capacity of 15.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Cosmo Specialty Fibers Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cosmo Specialty Fibers |
| City | Cosmopolis |
| County | Grays Harbor County |
| State | Washington |
| ZIP | 98537 |
| Coordinates | 46.95407, -123.76109 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood Liquids | 7.5 MW | Out of Service | 1957 |
| TG2 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood Liquids | 7.5 MW | Out of Service | 1957 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration |
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.