Alpha Ridge LFG
2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104Plant Summary Information
Alpha Ridge LFG is ranked #4 out of 5 landfill gas power plants in Maryland in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Alpha Ridge LFG is comprised of 1 generator and generated 62.8 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Alpha Ridge LFG |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Howard County - Maryland |
| Location | Howard County, MD |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 250.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,486 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #271 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #222 out of 226 Maryland Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 5 Maryland Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Alpha Ridge LFG
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Alpha Ridge LFG Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Alpha Ridge LFG (58252) |
| Plant Address | 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104 |
| Utility | Howard County - Maryland (58229) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.305, -76.90194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2012 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 250.0 MWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co (1167) MD |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator JEN1 Details Operating July 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | 135389787 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | 135389787 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Alpha Ridge LFG Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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