Wheelabrator Ridge Energy is a biomass power plant in Florida.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Ridge Energy |
|---|---|
| Operator | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems |
| City | Auburndale |
| County | Polk County |
| State | Florida |
| ZIP | 33823 |
| Coordinates | 28.02740, -81.84750 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0001 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 45.5 MW | Retired | 1994 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Florida Municipal Power Pool |
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.