205th largest plant in South Carolina · 12583rd nationally
Georgetown Lfgte is a biomass power plant in South Carolina with a nameplate capacity of 1.1 MW.
| Plant Name | Georgetown Lfgte |
|---|---|
| Operator | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| City | Georgetown |
| County | Georgetown County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29442 |
| Coordinates | 33.45361, -79.31611 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.3 MW | Out of Service | 2010 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | South Carolina Public Service 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.