Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy

5301 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304

Plant Summary Information

Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy is ranked #32 out of 57 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy is comprised of 2 generators and generated 38.4 GWh during the 3-month period between March 2025 to June 2025.

Plant NameCovanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy
Utility NameCovanta Alexandria/Arlington
LocationAlexandria city, VA
Initial Operation DateOctober 1987
Last Update Jun 2025
Annual Generation 145.7 GWh
Annual Consumption 3.7 M MMBtu
Ranked #2,845 out of 12,513 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #32 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #52 out of 233 Virginia Power Plants
Ranked #2 out of 3 Virginia NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants
Fuel Types Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0%

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Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCovanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy (50663)
Plant Address5301 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304
UtilityCovanta Alexandria/Arlington (4496)
Latitude, Longitude38.8014, -77.1288
Generation Dates on FileJan 2002 to Jun 2025
Initial Operation DateOctober 1987
Annual Generation 145.7 GWh
Fuel Types Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number85-142-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionSERC
Balancing AuthorityPJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM)
NAICS CodeSolid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213)
Sector Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerVirginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1987

TechnologyMunicipal Solid Waste
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity14.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity14.5 MW
Winter Capacity14.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1987
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceMunicipal Solid Waste
Startup SourceMunicipal Solid Waste
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1987

TechnologyMunicipal Solid Waste
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity14.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity14.5 MW
Winter Capacity14.5 MW
Minimum Load1.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 1987
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameCommercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy SourceMunicipal Solid Waste
Startup SourceMunicipal Solid Waste
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load12H
Multiple FuelsNo

Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy Plant Owners

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