To
accommodate the complete energy needs of the
Eastern Correctional Institution in Somerset
County, MD, MES operates and maintains a
co-generation facility that burns wood chips as
the primary fuel to
produce high-pressure steam, high temperature
hot water and steam for centralized laundry
operations.
The co-generation facility operates to provide a
high degree of reliable services to the
Institution. The
four-megawatt plant operates in parallel with the
local utility and the steam generation plant has
duel fuel capabilities.
To
find out more about the power plant, you can visit
the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Power
Plant Research
Web
site.
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