289th largest plant in Florida · 9754th nationally
Howard F Curren Advncd Wastewater Plant is a biomass power plant in Florida with a nameplate capacity of 2.5 MW.
| Plant Name | Howard F Curren Advncd Wastewater Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Tampa Wastewater Department |
| City | Tampa |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 33605 |
| Coordinates | 27.93890, -82.43890 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.5 MW | Out of Service | 1986 |
| 2 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.5 MW | Out of Service | 1986 |
| 3 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.5 MW | Out of Service | 1986 |
| 4 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.5 MW | Out of Service | 1989 |
| 5 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.5 MW | Out of Service | 1989 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Tampa Electric Company |
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.