295th largest plant in Florida · 11524th nationally
Manatee County Lfgte is a biomass power plant in Florida with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW.
| Plant Name | Manatee County Lfgte |
|---|---|
| Operator | Manatee County Utilities Department |
| City | Bradenton |
| County | Manatee County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 34211 |
| Coordinates | 27.46889, -82.45083 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC1 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.6 MW | Retired | 2013 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light 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.