Wheelabrator Claremont Facility is a biomass power plant in New Hampshire.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Claremont Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems |
| City | Claremont |
| County | Sullivan County |
| State | New Hampshire |
| ZIP | 03743 |
| Coordinates | 43.34400, -72.37730 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Municipal Solid Waste | Municipal Waste | 4.5 MW | Retired | 1987 |
| 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.