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COMPREHENSIVE REPORT

Report Date:07/26/2013

Facility Information

RBLC ID: VT-0039 (draft) Date 

Determination 

Last Updated: 05/22/2013

Corporate/Company 

Name:

NORTH SPRINGFIELD SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJECT, LLC Permit Number: AP-11-038

Facility Name: NORTH SPRINGFIELD SUSTAINABLE ENERGY PROJECT Permit Date: 04/19/2013 

(actual)

Facility Contact: DAN INGOLD 802-886-6100 DANIEL.INGOLD@WESTONSOLUTIONS.COM FRS Number:

Facility Description: The facility is a proposed 37 MW (net) wood fired EGU. The project will also have a thermal 

district heat loop with a capacity of up to 20 MMBtu/hr.

SIC Code: 4911

Permit Type: A: New/Greenfield Facility NAICS Code: 221119

Permit URL: ERROR,none,http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap11038-

signed.pdf,http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap11038-

signed.pdf,http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap11038-

signed.pdf,http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap11038-

signed.pdf,http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap11038-signed.pdf

EPA Region: 1 COUNTRY: USA

Facility County: WINDSOR

Facility State: VT

Facility ZIP Code: 05150

Permit Issued By: VERMONT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION (Agency Name) 

MR. DOUG ELLIOTT(Agency Contact) (802) 241-3845 doug.elliott@state.vt.us 

Permit Notes:

Affected Boundaries: Boundary Type: Class 1 Area State: Boundary: Distance:

CLASS1 NH Great Gulf 100km - 50km 

CLASS1 VT Lye Brook < 100 km 

CLASS1 NH Presidential Range-Dry River 100km - 50km 

INTL BORDER US/Canada Border 100km - 50km 

Facility-wide Emissions: Pollutant Name: Facility-wide Emissions Increase:

Carbon Monoxide 153.3000 (Tons/Year)

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 62.4000 (Tons/Year)

Particulate Matter (PM) 38.6000 (Tons/Year)

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 40.6000 (Tons/Year)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 10.2000 (Tons/Year)

Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

Wood Fired Boiler

Process Type: 11.120 (Biomass (includes wood, wood waste, bagasse, and other biomass))

Primary Fuel: wood

Throughput: 464.00 MMBtu/hr

Process Notes: Advanced bubbling fluidized bed boiler design. Throughput of 464 MMBtu/hr is limit for annual average. 

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 7E

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0300 LB/MMBTU 12 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 0.0600 LB/MMBTU 1-HOUR DOES NOT APPLY DURING STARTUP

Standard Emission: 30.1000 LB/HR 1-HOUR DOES NOT APPLY DURING STARTUP

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (B) Bubbling fluidized bed boiler design and SCR

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: Compliance is determined with a PS-2 NOx CEMS

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POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 10

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0750 LB/MMBTU 24 HOUR - DOES NOT APPLY DURING STARTUP

Emission Limit 2: 0.0750 LB/MMBTU 12 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 37.7000 LB/HR 24-HR - DOES NOT APPLY DURING STARTUP

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Bubbling fluidized bed boiler design

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: Compliance is determined with a PS-4A CO CEMS

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 5 and 202

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0190 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 9.5000 LB/HR HOURLY AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (B) Bubbling fluidized bed boiler design and fabric filter.

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

CAS Number: 7446-09-5

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 6C

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0200 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 10.0000 LB/HR HOURLY AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Use of low sulfur fuel (wood)

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e)

CAS Number: CO2e

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: PS-3 CO2 CEMS and Part98 emission factors for CH4 and N2O

Pollutant Group(s): ( Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 2668.0000 LB/MW-HR 12 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE - YEAR 1&2

Emission Limit 2: 2675.0000 LB/MW-HR 12 MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE - YEAR 3+

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

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Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Energy efficient design and the use of a thermal district heat loop.

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: The first two years of operation assumes limited effectiveness of the district heat loop. For operating years 3 

and ongoing, the limit assumes modest use of the district heat loop (4 MMBtu/hr) and the affects of 

degradation of the overall system efficiency. The plant's heat reat degradation is estimate to have a long term 

average of 0.15%/yr; a value of 3% (20 years of service) is figured into the 2675 lb CO2e/MW-hr limit.

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: Method 5, assumes all PM is PM10

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0100 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 5.0000 LB/HR HOURLY AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (B) Bubbling fluidized bed boiler design and fabric filter

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

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Facility Information

RBLC ID: VT-0037 (final) Date Determination 

Last Updated: 10/17/2012

Corporate/Company 

Name:

BEAVER WOOD ENERGY FAIR HAVEN, LLC Permit Number: AP-11-015

Facility Name: BEAVER WOOD ENERGY FAIR HAVEN Permit Date: 02/10/2012 (actual)

Facility Contact: THOMAS EMERO 508-321-1181 FRS Number: 110045007684

Facility Description: The facility is a proposed 34 MW (gross) wood fired EGU co-located with a 115,000 

ton/yr wood pellet manufacturing plant.

SIC Code: 4911

Permit Type: A: New/Greenfield Facility NAICS Code: 221119

Permit URL: http://www.anr.state.vt.us/air/Permitting/docs/ap01015.pdf

EPA Region: 1 COUNTRY: USA

Facility County: RUTLAND

Facility State: VT

Facility ZIP Code: 05261

Permit Issued By: VERMONT AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION (Agency Name) 

MR. DOUG ELLIOTT(Agency Contact) (802) 241-3845 doug.elliott@state.vt.us 

Permit Notes:

Affected Boundaries: Boundary Type: Class 1 Area State: Boundary: Distance:

CLASS1 NH Great Gulf 100km - 50km 

CLASS1 VT Lye Brook < 100 km 

CLASS1 NH Presidential Range-Dry River 100km - 50km 

INTL BORDER US/Canada Border 100km - 50km 

Facility-wide Emissions: Pollutant Name: Facility-wide Emissions Increase:

Carbon Monoxide 190.5000 (Tons/Year)

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 99.9000 (Tons/Year)

Particulate Matter (PM) 83.1000 (Tons/Year)

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 43.2000 (Tons/Year)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 49.9000 (Tons/Year)

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Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

Main Boiler

Process Type: 11.120 (Biomass (includes wood, wood waste, bagasse, and other biomass))

Primary Fuel: wood

Throughput: 482.00 MMBTU/H

Process Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 7E

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0300 LB/MMBTU 12-MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 0.0600 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 0.3300 LB/MMBTU 8-HOUR AVERAGE - STARTUP LIMIT

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: Y

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (B) Good combustion control and a Multi Pollutant Catalytic Reactor (NOx SCR)

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: Due to the combined NOx emissions from the Main Boiler and the pellet manufacturing operation, the 

applicant has proposed an annual NOx limit of 0.030 lb/MMBtu in order to keep the facility's total NOx 

emissions to less than 100 tons/year and to avoid NOx credits.

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 10

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0750 LB/MMBTU 24-HR ROLLING AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Good combustion control and a Multi Pollutant Catalytic Reactor (oxidation catalyst)

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

CAS Number: 7446-09-5

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 6C

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0200 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Use of low sulfur fuel (wood)

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: The start up fuel is ULSD.

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POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 5 and 202

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0190 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Multi-cyclones and ESP

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: Method 5, assumes all PM is PM10

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0120 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements: NSPS , MACT 

Control Method: (A) Multi-cyclones and ESP

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

CAS Number: VOC

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 18

Pollutant Group(s): ( Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0050 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (B) Good combustion control and a Multi Pollutant Catalytic Reactor (oxidation catalyst).

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e)

CAS Number: CO2e

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: CEMS for CO2, emission factors for N2O and CH4.

Pollutant Group(s): ( Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 2993.0000 LB/MW GROSS ELEC OUT 30-DAY ROLLING AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

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Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Implementing energy efficiency and good operating and maintenance practices.

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: GHG emission limit is 2993 lb CO2e per MW of gross electric output.

Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

Pellet Plant - burner & rotary dryer

Process Type: 30.999 (Other Wood Products Industry Sources)

Primary Fuel: wood

Throughput: 115000.00 T/YR

Process Notes: Throughput is for finished wood pellet product. There is a wood fired heating unit, using a Coen LowNOx burner rated at 30 MMBtu/hr used to 

provide hot air/exhaust for the drying of wood in the rotary dryer. Additional drying heat for the rotary dryer will come from a portion of the 

exhaust gas from the Main Boiler at the facility.

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 7E

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.3500 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Coen Low NOx burner and good combustion controls

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 10

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.3500 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Coen Low NOx burner and good combustion controls

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 5 and 202

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.2000 LB/ODT HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

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Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Fabric filter

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: Emission limit is lb PM per oven dry ton of wood output from the rotary dryer.

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, filterable < 10 μ (FPM10)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: Method 5, assume all PM is PM10

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0050 GR/DSCF HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Fabric filter

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

CAS Number: 7446-09-5

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 6C

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0250 LB/MMBTU HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Use of low sulfur fuel (wood)

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

CAS Number: VOC

Test Method: EPA/OAR Mthd 18

Pollutant Group(s): ( Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.6900 LB/ODT HOURLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) Good combustion control in the burner unit, and limiting the inlet temperature to the rotary dryer.

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: The limit is lbs of VOC per oven dry ton of wood output from the rotary dryer. Dryer inlet temperature limit 

will be established in the operating permit.

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POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e)

CAS Number: CO2e

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: Calculation based on fuel usage

Pollutant Group(s): ( Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 427.0000 LB/T MONTHLY AVERAGE

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (P) The use of waste heat from the Main Boiler to provide approximately 30% of the energy for drying the 

wood used in manufacturing pellets.

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: The limit is to be phased in over three years. 

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Facility Information

RBLC ID: CT-0156 (final) Date 

Determination 

Last Updated: 05/30/2013

Corporate/Company 

Name:

NRG ENERGY Permit Number: 107-0056

Facility Name: MONTVILLE POWER LLC Permit Date: 04/06/2010 

(actual)

Facility Contact: ROBERT SPOONER 860-982-0459 ROBERT.SPOONER@NRGENERGY.COM FRS Number: 0900700108

Facility Description: 43 MW STOKER FIRED BIOMASS; 82 MW TANGENTIALLY FIRED NATURAL GAS/ULS 

DISTILLATE UTILITY BOILER (7% ANNUAL CAPACITY FACTOR)

SIC Code: 4911

Permit Type: D: Both B (Add new process to existing facility) &C (Modify process at existing facility) NAICS Code: 221119

Permit URL:

EPA Region: 1 COUNTRY: USA

Facility County:

Facility State: CT

Facility ZIP Code: 06382

Permit Issued By: CONNECTICUT DEPT OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Agency Name) 

MR. GARY ROSE(Agency Contact) (860)424-4152 gary.rose@ct.gov 

Other Agency Contact 

Info:

JAMES GRILLO (860) 424-4152

Permit Notes:

Affected Boundaries: Boundary Type: Class 1 Area State: Boundary: Distance:

CLASS1 VT Lye Brook 100km - 50km 

Facility-wide Emissions: Pollutant Name: Facility-wide Emissions Increase:

Carbon Monoxide 260.4000 (Tons/Year)

Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 137.7000 (Tons/Year)

Particulate Matter (PM) 69.4000 (Tons/Year)

Sulfur Oxides (SOx) 28.8000 (Tons/Year)

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) 24.5500 (Tons/Year)

Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

42 MW Biomass utility boiler

Process Type: 11.120 (Biomass (includes wood, wood waste, bagasse, and other biomass))

Primary Fuel: Clean wood

Throughput: 600.00 MMBTU/H

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Process Notes: Boiler can fire natural gas or ULS distillate for startup and peaking up to 82 MW with a 7% annual capacity factor

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0260 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: N

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Dry ESP

Est. % Efficiency: 95.000

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: No

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.1000 LB/MMBTU 8 HOUR BLOCK

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Oxidation Catalyst

Est. % Efficiency: 70.000

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: No

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

CAS Number: VOC

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0100 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Oxidation Catalyst

Est. % Efficiency: 70.000

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: No

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0600 LB/MMBTU 24 HR BLOCK

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: LAER

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Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Regenerative SCR

Est. % Efficiency: 70.000

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: No

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Sulfur Oxides (SOx)

CAS Number: 7446

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0250 LB/MMBTU 3 HR BLOCK

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (N) Low sulfur fuels

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Ammonia (NH3)

CAS Number: 7664-41-7

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 18.0000 PPM 24 HR BLOCK

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: OTHER CASE-BY-CASE

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (N) 

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: Ammonia slip due to RSCR - State BACT limit

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e)

CAS Number: CO2e

Test Method: Other

Other Test Method: See Polt Notes

Pollutant Group(s): ( Greenhouse Gasses (GHG) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 590103.0000 T/YR 

Emission Limit 2: 15564.0000 BTU/KW-H (GROSS) 12-MONTH ROLLING AVERAGE

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (N) 

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: No

Pollutant/Compliance Notes: CO2e Testing Method: CEM CO2 emissions; 40 CFR Part 98 for CH4 and N2O emissions Other Applicable 

Requirements: BACT-PSD also consists of the following: Required energy efficiency measures are to be 

incorporated into final design; estimation annual natural gas (CH4) losses from pipeline and components; 

estimation of annual fugitive SF6 circuit breaker losses; and a report detailing actual heat rates, overall 

efficiency, CO2e emissions for all modes of operation after one year of operational data.

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Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

82 Utility boiler

Process Type: 11.220 (Distillate Fuel Oil (ASTM # 1,2, includes kerosene, aviation, diesel fuel))

Primary Fuel:

Throughput: 995.00 MMBTU/H

Process Notes: Ultra low sulfur distillate - 0.0015%S 7% combined annual capacity factor for distillate and natural gas firing.

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0140 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Dry ESP

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Sulfur Oxides (SOx)

CAS Number: 7446

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 1.7000 LB/H 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (N) Use of ULS distillate

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0600 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Regenerative SCR

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

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POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0360 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Oxidation Catalyst

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

Process/Pollutant Information 

PROCESS 

NAME:

82 MW Utility Boiler

Process Type: 11.310 (Natural Gas (includes propane and liquefied petroleum gas))

Primary Fuel: Natural Gas

Throughput: 995.00 MMBTU/H

Process Notes: 7% annual capacity factor for distillate and natural gas firing.

POLLUTANT NAME: Particulate matter, total (TPM)

CAS Number: PM

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 7.6000 LB/H 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Dry ESP

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Nitrogen Oxides (NOx)

CAS Number: 10102

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds , Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) , Particulate Matter (PM) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0600 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Regenerative SCR

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)

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CAS Number: VOC

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) ) 

Emission Limit 1: 5.5000 LB/H 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Oxidation Catalyst

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

POLLUTANT NAME: Carbon Monoxide

CAS Number: 630-08-0

Test Method: Unspecified

Pollutant Group(s): ( InOrganic Compounds ) 

Emission Limit 1: 0.0840 LB/MMBTU 

Emission Limit 2: 

Standard Emission: 

Did factors, other then air pollution technology considerations influence the BACT decisions: U

Case-by-Case Basis: BACT-PSD

Other Applicable Requirements:

Control Method: (A) Oxidation Catalyst

Est. % Efficiency:

Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Incremental Cost Effectiveness: 0 $/ton 

Compliance Verified: Unknown

Pollutant/Compliance Notes:

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