113th largest plant in Indiana · 6568th nationally
Covanta Indianapolis Energy is a biomass power plant in Indiana with a nameplate capacity of 6.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Covanta Indianapolis Energy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Covanta Indianapolis Inc |
| City | Indianapolis |
| County | Marion County |
| State | Indiana |
| ZIP | 46221 |
| Coordinates | 39.73446, -86.18908 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Municipal Solid Waste | Municipal Waste | 6.5 MW | Operating | 1988 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
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.