Akron WRF

2460 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313

Plant Summary Information

Akron WRF is ranked #34 out of 72 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Akron WRF is comprised of 3 generators and generated 1.9 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.

Plant NameAkron WRF
Utility NameCity of Akron
LocationSummit County, OH
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Last Update Apr 2025
Annual Generation 7.8 GWh
Annual Consumption 79.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #6,881 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #34 out of 72 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #93 out of 192 Ohio Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 2 Ohio Other Biomass Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Other Biomass Gas
Previous Operator Akron City of (2013 to 2014)
City of Akron (2015 to 2024)

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Akron WRF Details

Summary Information
Plant NameAkron WRF (58980)
Plant Address2460 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313
UtilityCity of Akron (222)
Latitude, Longitude41.15333, -81.56889
Generation Dates on FileMay 2014 to Apr 2025
Initial Operation DateMay 2014
Annual Generation 7.8 GWh
Fuel Types Other Biomass Gas
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionRFC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeSewage Treatment Facilities (22132)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceNA
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerOhio Edison Co (13998) OH
Grid Voltage 69.00 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator 2G-1 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologyOther Waste Biomass
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.6 MW
Winter Capacity0.6 MW
Minimum Load0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceOther Biomass Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2G-2 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologyOther Waste Biomass
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.6 MW
Winter Capacity0.6 MW
Minimum Load0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceOther Biomass Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Generator 2G-3 Details Operating May 2014

TechnologyOther Waste Biomass
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity0.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity0.6 MW
Winter Capacity0.6 MW
Minimum Load0.3 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateMay 2014
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceOther Biomass Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsNo
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Akron WRF Plant Owners

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