143rd largest plant in Arizona · 9135th nationally
Western Renewable Energy is a biomass power plant in Arizona with a nameplate capacity of 3.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Western Renewable Energy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Western Renewable Energy Llc |
| City | Eagar |
| County | Apache County |
| State | Arizona |
| ZIP | 85925 |
| Coordinates | 34.09301, -109.28998 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 3.0 MW | Out of Service | 2004 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Arizona Public Service 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.