GUSC Energy Biomass CHP Plant, Rome, New York
Renewable, locally-sourced wood chips fuel this 1 MW (40,000 lbs/hr of steam) biomass plant, allowing this local utility to choose from multiple fuel sources.
CHP Program Manager: Cogen Power Technologies
Design-Builder: Bette & Cring
The Cogen team worked with GUSC on the development of this CHP facility that provides a flexible energy system that adapts to fluctuations in the fuels markets.
The biomass CHP plant, fueled by wood chips, gives this local utility, serving a 3,500-acre Business and Tech Park, the option to choose from multiple fuel sources to stabilize costs and provide savings.
The plant features a 40,000 lbs/hr, 625 psig, wood chip biomass system; a 900 kW backpressure steam turbine and induction generator; and truck tipper.
The steam from the biomass system drives the 1 MW single stage steam turbine and is used as the base load during the heating season.
