Maidencreek Biomass Plant is a biomass power plant in Pennsylvania.
| Plant Name | Maidencreek Biomass Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | Nextera Renewable Fuels, Llc |
| City | Maidencreek Township |
| County | Berks County |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP | 19522 |
| Coordinates | 40.47806, -75.96806 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN 1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 5.2 MW | Cancelled | — |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Pjm Interconnection, Llc |
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.