Varnum Blogs
Waste to Energy Plant Operating Again in Detroit
January 14, 2011
The 24-year old refuse derived fuel energy plant in Detroit has reopened under new ownership. Detroit Renewable Power LLC has invested $50 million in improvements, and is back processing up to 3,300 tons of municipal solid waste per day. The facility provides steam to Detroit Thermal LLC’s district heating system which serves 145 buildings along the Woodward Corridor from downtown Detroit to the New Center area. The facility also sells electricity to the Detroit Edison Company.
