Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery
140 Fleenor Mill Road, Heiskell, TN 37754Plant Summary Information
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is ranked #1 out of 3 landfill gas power plants in Tennessee in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is comprised of 5 generators and generated 8.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Anderson County, TN |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1992 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 34.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 437.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,683 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 97 Tennessee Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 3 Tennessee Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery (50570) |
| Plant Address | 140 Fleenor Mill Road, Heiskell, TN 37754 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.1172, -84.0317 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 1992 |
| Annual Generation | 34.0 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 | 90-142-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Knoxville Utilities Board (10421) TN |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating January 1992
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1992 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating January 1992
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1992 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating January 1992
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1992 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating January 1992
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 1992 |
| 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 |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating November 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | TVA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | TVA |
| 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 | November 2011 |
| 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 |
Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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