Camden Resource Recovery Facility
600 Morgan Blvd., Camden, NJ 8104Plant Summary Information
Camden Resource Recovery Facility is ranked #30 out of 57 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Camden Resource Recovery Facility is comprised of 2 generators and generated 36.6 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Camden Resource Recovery Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Camden Energy Recovery Center |
| Location | Camden County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1991 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 161.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,761 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #30 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #20 out of 387 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 4 New Jersey NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.6% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.7% Natural Gas : 0.7% |
| Previous Operator |
Camden County Energy Recovery Corp (2013 to 2014) Covanta Camden Energy Recovery Center (2015 to 2024) |
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Camden Resource Recovery Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Camden Resource Recovery Facility (10435) |
| Plant Address | 600 Morgan Blvd., Camden, NJ 8104 |
| Utility | Covanta Camden Energy Recovery Center (49966) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.9092, -75.1169 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1991 |
| Annual Generation | 161.2 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.6% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.7% Natural Gas : 0.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-883-000 |
| 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 | Camden Well Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 26.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TGA Details Operating March 1991
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CCRF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CCRF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TGB Details Operating March 1991
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | CCRF |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | CCRF |
| Nameplate Capacity | 17.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | March 1991 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Camden Resource Recovery Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Wheelabrator Saugus | Saugus, MA | 226.1 GWh |
| #21 | York County Resource Recovery | York, PA | 222.2 GWh |
| #22 | Covanta Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | 226.4 GWh |
| #23 | Onondaga County Resource Recovery | Jamesville, NY | 206.3 GWh |
| #24 | Reworld Plymouth LLC | Conshohocken, PA | 205.0 GWh |
| #25 | Huntington Resource Recovery Facility | East Northport, NY | 198.1 GWh |
| #26 | Hillsborough County Resource Recovery | Tampa, FL | 188.6 GWh |
| #27 | Lancaster County Resource Recovery | Brainbridge, PA | 183.1 GWh |
| #28 | Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery | Spring Hill, FL | 179.3 GWh |
| #29 | Covanta Hennepin Energy | Minneapolis, MN | 166.3 GWh |
| #31 | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy | Alexandria, VA | 146.0 GWh |
| #32 | Spokane Waste to Energy | Spokane, WA | 134.4 GWh |
| #33 | McKay Bay Facility | Tampa, FL | 133.4 GWh |
| #34 | Reworld Babylon Inc | West Babylon, NY | 124.5 GWh |
| #35 | Red Wing | Red Wing, MN | 125.7 GWh |
| #36 | Reworld Niagara I | Niagara Falls, NY | 127.7 GWh |
| #37 | Covanta Southeastern Connecticut Company | Preston, CT | 113.3 GWh |
| #38 | Covanta Bristol Energy | Bristol, CT | 107.8 GWh |
| #39 | Wheelabrator Lisbon | Lisbon, CT | 101.0 GWh |
| #40 | Kent County Waste to Energy Facility | Grand Rapids, MI | 100.2 GWh |
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