Refuse & Coal is a biomass power plant in Ohio.
| Plant Name | Refuse & Coal |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of Columbus - (Oh) |
| City | Columbus |
| County | Franklin County |
| State | Ohio |
| ZIP | 43223 |
| Coordinates | 39.90222, -83.02444 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Municipal Solid Waste | Municipal Waste | 30.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| 2 | Municipal Solid Waste | Municipal Waste | 30.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| 3 | Municipal Solid Waste | Municipal Waste | 30.0 MW | Retired | 1983 |
| NERC Region | RFC |
|---|
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.