98th largest plant in North Carolina · 4063rd nationally
Lumberton is a biomass power plant in North Carolina with a nameplate capacity of 34.7 MW.
| Plant Name | Lumberton |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nc Renewable Power - Lumberton Llc |
| City | Lumberton |
| County | Robeson County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 28359 |
| Coordinates | 34.59000, -78.99680 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 34.7 MW | Operating | 1985 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East |
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.