Wheelabrator North Broward is a biomass power plant in Florida.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator North Broward |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wm Renewable Energy Llc |
| City | Pompano Beach |
| County | Broward County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 33073 |
| Coordinates | 26.28780, -80.15810 |
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 | 67.6 MW | Retired | 1991 |
| 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.