Summary of Electricity Activity in Chester, PA
Summary of Chester, PA Generation
Chester, PA is ranked #988 out of 5,718 U.S. cities nationwide and #37 out of 173 Pennsylvania cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 57.1 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 13.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 265 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 877 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Chester, PA
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Annual Net Generation From non-biogenic municipal solid waste power
292.8 GWh
National Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#5 /55 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#1 /6 Pennsylvania Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #37 / 173 | #988 / 5718 | 705.18 GWh | 13.93 M MMBtu |
| NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 6 | #5 / 55 | 292.80 GWh | 6.25 M MMBtu |
| Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 6 | #5 / 55 | 239.57 GWh | 5.11 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #34 / 62 | #635 / 1469 | 172.67 GWh | 2.56 M MMBtu |
| Distillate Fuel Oil | #35 / 47 | #665 / 1039 | 128.00 MWh | 2.41 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Chester, PA
Power Plants in Chester, PA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covanta Delaware Valley | Covanta Delaware Valley LP | 532.9 GWh | 11.4 M MMBtu | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
| Chester Operations | Kimberly-Clark Corp | 172.2 GWh | 2.6 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Chester Generating Station | Constellation Power, Inc | 128.0 MWh | 2.4 k MMBtu | Distillate Fuel Oil |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5272 | Bridgeport | 1.4 GWh | 1 |
| #321 | Eddystone | 3.9 TWh | 2 |
| #181 | Marcus Hook | 6.5 TWh | 2 |
| #4730 | Mickleton | 3.7 GWh | 2 |
| #3859 | Mount Royal | 10.4 GWh | 2 |
| #629 | Paulsboro | 1.5 TWh | 4 |
| #4103 | Thorofare | 8.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1660 | Westville | 254.0 GWh | 2 |
| #502 | Wilmington | 2.2 TWh | 7 |
| #5540 | Yeadon | 119.0 MWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025