Ameresco Chicopee Energy
161 New Lombard Rd, Chicopee, MA 1020Plant Summary Information
Ameresco Chicopee Energy is ranked #5 out of 6 landfill gas power plants in Massachusetts in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ameresco Chicopee Energy is comprised of 4 generators and generated 959.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ameresco Chicopee Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AMERESCO Chicopee Energy LLC |
| Location | Hampden County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 54.1 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #9,179 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #245 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #300 out of 648 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 6 Massachusetts Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ameresco Chicopee Energy
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Ameresco Chicopee Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ameresco Chicopee Energy (56426) |
| Plant Address | 161 New Lombard Rd, Chicopee, MA 1020 |
| Utility | AMERESCO Chicopee Energy LLC (54812) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.16265, -72.5367 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2005 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2004 |
| Annual Generation | 3.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 04-23-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Chicopee - (MA) (3477) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator Unit1 Details Out of Service February 2004
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator Unit2 Details Out of Service February 2004
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator Unit3 Details Out of Service February 2004
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | February 2004 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator UNIT4 Details Out of Service March 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | March 2010 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ameresco Chicopee Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| CED Chicopee Solar | Chicopee, MA | 4.8 GWh | 2.9 mi |
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| Chicopee Granby Road Solar | Chicopee, MA | 2.4 GWh | 3 mi |
| Chicopee River Solar | Springfield, MA | 2.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| Chicopee Solar | Chicopee, MA | 4.4 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Cottage Street Solar Facility | Springfield, MA | 3.9 GWh | 1.2 mi |
| East Springfield Solar PV | Springfield, MA | 1.9 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| Front Street | Chicopee, MA | 1.2 GWh | 3 mi |
| Huxley Solar | Ludlow, MA | 10.2 GWh | 3.8 mi |
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| Indian Orchard PV Facility | Springfield, MA | 2.4 GWh | 2.1 mi |
| Kearsarge Ludlow LLC | Ludlow, MA | 5.6 GWh | 3.4 mi |
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