Escanaba Mill — 122 MW Biomass

Escanaba Mill is a 122.4 MW biomass power plant located in the United States, operated by Verso Escanaba LLC since its commissioning in 1975. The facility generates electricity from biomass and waste materials, contributing to the renewable energy sector.

It ranks as the 5th largest biomass plant in the United States. With 122.4 MW, it represents 2.36% of the country’s total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The United States has 156 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 5,191 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, Escanaba Mill is approximately 71% the size.

Biomass energy is increasingly important in the United States, contributing to about 1% of the total electricity generation. The plant’s location in Michigan allows it to utilize local wood and agricultural waste resources. Escanaba Mill is situated approximately 10 miles from the city of Escanaba.