51st largest plant in Rhode Island · 8991st nationally
Orbit Energy Ri is a biomass power plant in Rhode Island with a nameplate capacity of 3.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Orbit Energy Ri |
|---|---|
| Operator | Anaergia |
| City | Johnston |
| County | Providence County |
| State | Rhode Island |
| ZIP | 02919 |
| Coordinates | 41.80540, -71.51417 |
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 | 3.2 MW | Operating | 2017 |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Iso New England Inc. |
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.