Austin Gas Recovery

9900 Giles Rd, Austin, TX 78754

Plant Summary Information

Austin Gas Recovery is ranked #1 out of 8 landfill gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Austin Gas Recovery is comprised of 3 generators and generated 8.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.

Plant Name	Austin Gas Recovery
Utility Name	WM Renewable Energy LLC
Location	Travis County, TX
Initial Operation Date	October 2007
Last Update	Dec 2024
Annual Generation	32.2 GWh
Annual Consumption	410.7 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,642 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #74 out of 293 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #539 out of 799 Texas Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 8 Texas Landfill Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Landfill Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Austin Gas Recovery (56524)
Plant Address	9900 Giles Rd, Austin, TX 78754
Utility	WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842)
Latitude, Longitude	30.3344, -97.6217
Generation Dates on File	Oct 2007 to Dec 2024
Initial Operation Date	October 2007
Annual Generation	32.2 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	08-40
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	TRE
Balancing Authority	Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Austin Energy (1015) TX
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2007
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2007
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	DG_SPRIN_4UNITS
Nameplate Capacity	1.6 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.98
Summer Capacity	1.6 MW
Winter Capacity	1.6 MW
Minimum Load	0.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No

Status	Operating
First Operation Date	October 2007
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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