Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Energy from Biogas - Installation of Generating Capacity at Memphis Wastewater Treatment Plant

Shelby County, Tennessee

On March 7, 2012, TVA issued a final environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for its actions to enter into a power purchase agreement with the City of Memphis. Under the terms of this agreement, TVA would purchase up to 2 megawatts (MW) of electricity generated from a biogas-fueled generation system at the M. C. Stiles Wastewater Treatment Plant in Shelby County, Tennessee. The electricity would be delivered through an on-site interconnection with the local power distributor, the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division. The project involves installation of a reciprocating engine and generator within an existing building, as well as construction of a short underground biogas supply line from the existing central collection point and an on-site overhead transmission line. 

Documents

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Environmental Assessment (PDF, 779 kb)

TVA Finding of No Significant Impact (PDF, 80 kb)

Attachment 1
DOE Categorical Exclusion form and supporting information

Attachment 2
Air Pollution Control Permit for the Biogas Generator

Attachment 3
Generator Specifications

Attachment 4
Correspondence from Tennessee State Historic Preservation Officer

Contact

For more information or a printed copy of the documents, contact:

Bruce Yeager, Program Manager, NEPA Support and Special Initiatives
Tennessee Valley Authority
400 West Summit Hill Drive, WT 11D
Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
blyeager@tva.gov